意思
Independently, without external help.
文化背景
The phrase is deeply linked to the 'Wirtschaftswunder' (Economic Miracle) narrative, where West Germany supposedly rebuilt itself 'aus eigener Kraft' after WWII. In Swiss culture, 'aus eigener Kraft' is often associated with the value of 'Eigenverantwortung' (personal responsibility), which is a pillar of their political system. In Austria, the phrase is frequently used in the context of Alpine sports and mountain rescue, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance in nature. For German 'Mittelstand' companies, being able to innovate 'aus eigener Kraft' is a point of immense pride compared to companies that rely on venture capital.
Job Interview Gold
Use this phrase when describing your achievements to sound proactive and capable of working without constant supervision.
Dative Trap
Remember: 'aus' always takes the dative. Since 'Kraft' is feminine, the adjective 'eigen' MUST end in '-er'.
意思
Independently, without external help.
Job Interview Gold
Use this phrase when describing your achievements to sound proactive and capable of working without constant supervision.
Dative Trap
Remember: 'aus' always takes the dative. Since 'Kraft' is feminine, the adjective 'eigen' MUST end in '-er'.
Modesty vs. Pride
While Germans value modesty, using 'aus eigener Kraft' is an acceptable way to show healthy pride in a significant achievement.
Physical vs. Abstract
You can use this for both moving a piano and passing a law. It's very versatile!
自我测试
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Er hat das schwere Paket ______ ______ Kraft die Treppe hochgetragen.
The idiom always uses 'aus' and the dative feminine ending '-er' for 'Kraft'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a business context?
A) Die Firma braucht Hilfe aus eigener Kraft. B) Die Firma ist aus eigener Kraft gewachsen. C) Die Firma hat aus eigener Kraft einen Kredit bekommen.
B is correct because it describes independent growth. A is a contradiction, and C is illogical as a credit is external help.
Match the situation with the correct use of the phrase.
1. Sports, 2. Finance, 3. Health
These are the three primary domains where 'aus eigener Kraft' is used.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hat dir jemand beim Umzug geholfen? B: Nein, ich habe alles ______ ______ ______ geschafft.
The speaker is emphasizing that they did the hard work alone.
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视觉学习工具
Independence Levels
练习题库
4 练习Er hat das schwere Paket ______ ______ Kraft die Treppe hochgetragen.
The idiom always uses 'aus' and the dative feminine ending '-er' for 'Kraft'.
A) Die Firma braucht Hilfe aus eigener Kraft. B) Die Firma ist aus eigener Kraft gewachsen. C) Die Firma hat aus eigener Kraft einen Kredit bekommen.
B is correct because it describes independent growth. A is a contradiction, and C is illogical as a credit is external help.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are the three primary domains where 'aus eigener Kraft' is used.
A: Hat dir jemand beim Umzug geholfen? B: Nein, ich habe alles ______ ______ ______ geschafft.
The speaker is emphasizing that they did the hard work alone.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题It's grammatically correct but less idiomatic. The standard phrase omits the possessive pronoun 'meiner'.
It's neutral to formal. You can use it in a newspaper article or a conversation with your boss.
The opposite would be 'auf fremde Hilfe angewiesen sein' (to be dependent on outside help).
Yes, e.g., 'Das verletzte Tier konnte wieder aus eigener Kraft aufstehen.'
Not necessarily. It implies without *other people's* help. You can use tools you own/operate yourself.
Yes, 'Kraft' is feminine, so it must be 'eigener'. 'Eigenem' is for masculine or neuter nouns.
Usually no. We say 'automatisch' or 'von selbst' for machines.
Very often, especially regarding economic independence or sovereignty.
This is exactly the phrase you are looking for: 'aus eigener Kraft'.
Only if cooking dinner was a massive struggle for you (e.g., you were ill). Otherwise, it's too dramatic.
相关表达
aus eigenem Antrieb
similarDoing something because you want to, not because you were told.
aus freien Stücken
similarVoluntarily.
auf eigenen Beinen stehen
similarTo be independent.
sich selbst treu bleiben
contrastTo stay true to oneself.
etwas im Alleingang machen
synonymTo do something solo.
