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

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	egensinne	egensinnes
	definite	egensinnet	egensinnets
plural	indefinite	—	—
	definite	—	—

Derived terms

• egensinnig

References

• egensinne in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• egensinne in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• egensinne in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)