No. 4,269 in German
eigens
"Specifically," "particularly," or "especially," often used to express something done for a particular purpose or by oneself.
In a sentence
Eigens für diesen Anlass hat sie ein neues Kleid gekauft.
Specifically for this occasion, she bought a new dress.
In this case, 'eigens' emphasizes that an action was performed specifically for a particular purpose or event.
Das Buch wurde eigens für Anfänger geschrieben.
The book was specifically written for beginners.
Here, 'eigens' highlights that the book was created with a specific audience, beginners, in mind.
Er hat das Team eigens zusammengesetzt, um das Projekt zu leiten.
He specifically assembled the team to lead the project.
In this instance, 'eigens' conveys that the team formation was carried out with a particular intention or goal.
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