No. 11,166 in German
selbstverwaltung
Self-administration or self-governance.
In a sentence
Die Selbstverwaltung der Gemeinde ermöglicht lokale Entscheidungsfreiheit.
The self-administration of the municipality enables local decision-making freedom.
In this sentence, 'Selbstverwaltung' refers to the organizational independence and autonomy of a community in managing its own affairs, highlighting governance and administrative context.
Die Schüler organisierten eine Selbstverwaltung, um die Aufgaben zu koordinieren.
The students organized a self-administration to coordinate the tasks.
Here, 'Selbstverwaltung' represents the student's attempt to independently manage tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating a practical application of autonomy in a group effort.
Die Selbstverwaltung in Unternehmen fördert Eigeninitiative und Verantwortung.
Self-administration in companies promotes initiative and responsibility.
In this context, 'Selbstverwaltung' is associated with corporate practices allowing employees or teams to operate with a degree of independence, emphasizing organizational and leadership contexts.
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