egensinne

Swedish

Etymology

Back-formation from egensinnig, equivalent to egen +‎ sinne. Attested since 1818. Compare German Eigensinn.

Noun

egensinne n

  1. self-will, intransigence, stubbornness, obstinacy

Declension
Declension of egensinne 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative egensinne egensinnet — —
Genitive egensinnes egensinnets — —

Derived terms

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