intrinsic
ureigen – ureigener – am ureigensten
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intrinsic
Uniquely and directly belonging to someone or something; characteristic of its own nature or essence.
Neugier und Erfindungsgeist sind ureigene Eigenschaften des Menschen.
Curiosity and inventiveness are intrinsic human qualities.
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'Ureigen' is made up of 'ur-' and 'eigen' (own). Here, 'ur-' emphasizes the idea of something original and especially closely belonging to someone or something.
Die Suche nach Sinn ist ein ureigenes Bedürfnis vieler Menschen.
The search for meaning is an intrinsic need of many people.
'Ureigen' can be used with the fixed structure 'jemandem ureigen sein' (to be intrinsic to someone). The person or group to whom something particularly belongs is in the dative.
Diese Form von Humor ist den Bewohnern der Region ureigen.
This form of humor is intrinsic to the inhabitants of the region.
'Ureigen' often appears before words such as 'Interesse' (interest), 'Anliegen' (concern), 'Art' (nature), 'Kraft' (power), or 'Aufgabe' (task). It then describes a quality or concern that is closely connected with a person, group, or thing.
Die Bewahrung der Natur ist ein ureigenes Anliegen der Gemeinde.
Preserving nature is an intrinsic concern of the community.
