No. 2,653 in German
eignen
To be suitable or appropriate.
In a sentence
Dieses Buch eignet sich hervorragend zum Studieren.
This book is excellently suited for studying.
Here, 'eignet' is used reflexively with 'sich', meaning 'to be suitable or fit for'.
Er eignet sich gut für die Rolle des Lehrers.
He is well-suited for the role of the teacher.
In this sentence, 'eignet sich' indicates someone's suitability for a specific role.
Diese Maschine eignet sich für viele verschiedene Aufgaben.
This machine is suitable for many different tasks.
Here, 'eignet sich' is used to describe the appropriateness or adaptability of an object to fulfill various tasks.
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