eigens

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɪ̯ɡəns/, [aɪ̯ɡəns], [aɪ̯ɡŋ̩s]
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Adverb

eigens

  1. (formal) specifically (just for this purpose)
    Synonym: (more colloquial, but now common in writing) extra
    Das Wrack wurde von eigens entworfenen Bergungskränen gehoben.
    The wreck was lifted by specifically designed salvage cranes.

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