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in Eigenregie
independently
To carry out or organize something independently and without outside professional help.
example
Wir haben den Umbau des Hauses komplett in Eigenregie gemacht.
We did the house renovation completely on our own.
die Eigenregie
self-direction
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word consists of 'eigen' (own) and 'die Regie' (direction). You may know 'Regie' from theater or film, where it means 'direction' or 'management'. So 'Eigenregie' literally means 'under one’s own direction'.
EXAMPLE
Die Party wurde in Eigenregie organisiert, ohne professionelle Planer.
The party was organized independently, without professional planners.
Fixed expression
This word is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'in Eigenregie' (independently / on one’s own). It describes doing something yourself, usually without hiring professional help.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ihre Hochzeit komplett in Eigenregie geplant.
She planned her wedding completely on her own.
Typical projects
The phrase 'in Eigenregie' (independently / on one’s own) is often used for projects for which one might normally hire experts. Typical examples are building a house, renovating an apartment, or organizing a move.
EXAMPLE
Viele Leute renovieren ihre Küche in Eigenregie, um Geld zu sparen.
Many people renovate their kitchen on their own to save money.
Compare with
Eigenregie vs selbstständig
self-employed / independent
'selbstständig' and 'in Eigenregie' both describe that something is done without outside help or direction. 'selbstständig' is an adjective and can describe a person, an action, or a way of working: someone takes care of something alone and needs little guidance. 'in Eigenregie' is a fixed phrase and fits especially with projects, events, or work that you organize yourself, without outside professional help. 'selbstständig' is more general. 'in Eigenregie' sounds more strongly like one's own planning and responsibility for an entire undertaking.
Eigenregie
Herr Richter organisiert die kleine Ausstellung in Eigenregie.
Mr. Richter is organizing the small exhibition on his own.
selbstständig
Das Kind zieht sich morgens schon selbstständig an.
The child already gets dressed independently in the morning.
In real life
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