No. 4,585 in German
selbstständig
Independent; self-employed.
In a sentence
Er ist seit fünf Jahren selbstständig und betreibt eine kleine Firma.
He has been self-employed for five years and runs a small company.
In this sentence, 'selbstständig' refers to being self-employed, indicating an independent professional activity.
Kinder sollten lernen, selbstständig ihre Aufgaben zu erledigen.
Children should learn to complete their tasks independently.
Here, 'selbstständig' is used to describe independence in action, highlighting the ability to perform tasks on one's own.
Wir haben eine selbstständige Entscheidung getroffen, ohne den Einfluss anderer.
We made an independent decision without the influence of others.
In this example, 'selbstständig' signifies autonomy in making decisions, free from external control or influence.
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