A2Informal
Etwas auf eigene Faust machen
In German
Etwas auf eigene Faust machen
ˈɛtvas aʊ̯f ˈaɪ̯ɡənə faʊ̯st ˈmaxn̩
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📖 Literal Translation
To do something on one's own fist
💡 Meaning
To do something on one's own initiative; to do something independently
🌍 Equivalent:"To do something on one's own initiative; to go it alone"
📜 Origin:The 'Faust' (fist) here symbolizes individual strength and determination, doing something without external help or guidance.
Example Sentences
1
Anstatt auf Hilfe zu warten, hat er es auf eigene Faust gemacht.
Instead of waiting for help, he did it on his own initiative.
2
Ich möchte diese Reise auf eigene Faust planen und erleben.
I want to plan and experience this trip independently.