3 ms·Would "fundamental" be a valid translation?by ballenf 5y agoWould "fundamental" be a valid translation?minxomat 5y agoLess accurate, because "eigen" is a word used to describe ownership. "Eigenheit" is a distinct property "owned" by something. "Eigentum" literally means ownership.gpvos 5y agoIndeed, 'eigen' and 'own' are cognates.