proprietary in German

proprietary in German is Eigentums-, Eigentümer-, besitzend — proprietary means owned exclusively by a company or individual, often protected by patent, trademark, or trade secret.

proprietary in German

Eigentums-

adj

Of or relating to property or ownership.

Eigentümer-

adj

Of or relating to property or ownership.

besitzend

adj

Of or relating to property or ownership.

geschützt

adj

Created or manufactured exclusively by the owner or licensee of intellectual property rights, as with a patent or trade secret.

proprietär

adj

Created or manufactured exclusively by the owner or licensee of intellectual property rights, as with a patent or trade secret.

privat

adj

Privately owned.

Eigen-

adj

Privately owned.

Privat-

adj

Privately owned.

What does "proprietary" mean?

adj Owned exclusively by a company or individual, often protected by patent, trademark, or trade secret.
"The software uses a proprietary file format that competitors can't open."
adj Showing a sense of ownership or possessiveness over something.
"He grew proprietary about the project after leading it for so long."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

proprietary in a sentence

The software uses a proprietary file format that competitors can't open.
The recipe is a closely guarded proprietary secret.
He grew proprietary about the project after leading it for so long.
She felt proprietary about the kitchen and disliked anyone else moving her pans.

Similar words in German

copyrighted exclusive patented private

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "proprietary" in German?

"proprietary" in German is Eigentums-, Eigentümer-, besitzend. proprietary means: Owned exclusively by a company or individual, often protected by patent, trademark, or trade secret.

How do you use "proprietary" in a sentence?

Example: "The software uses a proprietary file format that competitors can't open." In German, "proprietary" is Eigentums-, Eigentümer-, besitzend.

Are there other ways to say "proprietary" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "proprietary": Eigentums-, Eigentümer-, besitzend, geschützt, proprietär, privat.

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