This is the 15033rd most frequent German word.
selbstgewählten
"Self-chosen" or "self-selected."
In this sentence, 'selbstgewählten' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'Weg', emphasizing that the path was chosen by the individual rather than imposed by others.
Er hat den selbstgewählten Weg eingeschlagen.
He has embarked on the self-chosen path.
Here, 'selbstgewählten' acts as an adjective modifying the plural noun 'Aufgaben', highlighting that the tasks were selected independently by the person involved.
Die selbstgewählten Aufgaben waren schwierig zu lösen.
The self-chosen tasks were difficult to solve.
In this example, 'selbstgewählten' is an adjective describing the noun 'Prinzipien', showing that the principles were adopted as a personal choice or decision.