Meaning
To do something independently, without external help.
Cultural Background
In Germany, 'auf eigene Faust' is often a compliment. It shows you are 'belastbar' (resilient) and 'selbstständig' (independent). Swiss German speakers use the phrase similarly, but in a business context, they might prefer 'eigenverantwortlich' to sound more precise.
Travel Magic
Use this phrase at tourist info centers to get maps for self-guided walks.
Meaning
To do something independently, without external help.
Travel Magic
Use this phrase at tourist info centers to get maps for self-guided walks.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words for the idiom.
Ich reise lieber ___ ___ Faust.
The fixed phrase is always 'auf eigene Faust'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He solved the problem independently'?
The idiom requires the preposition 'auf' and an action verb like 'gelöst'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a tourist office and want to say you don't need a guide.
This clearly communicates your desire for independent exploration.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Alone vs. Independent
Where to use it
Travel
- • Hiking
- • City trips
- • Backpacking
Practice Bank
3 exercisesIch reise lieber ___ ___ Faust.
The fixed phrase is always 'auf eigene Faust'.
How do you say 'He solved the problem independently'?
The idiom requires the preposition 'auf' and an action verb like 'gelöst'.
You are at a tourist office and want to say you don't need a guide.
This clearly communicates your desire for independent exploration.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNot at all! It is a very positive phrase about independence and initiative.
Related Phrases
auf eigene Gefahr
similarat one's own risk
etwas im Alleingang tun
synonymto do something single-handedly
