No. 5,913 in Swedish
independent
Free from external control or influence; self-reliant.
In a sentence
Sverige är ett självständigt land.
Sweden is an independent country.
The word 'självständigt' here describes a country that governs itself and is not under the control of another polity.
En självständig person tar ansvar för sina beslut.
An independent person takes responsibility for their decisions.
The term 'självständig' in this context refers to a person who acts autonomously and is self-reliant.
Han blev självständig från sina föräldrars stöd när han började arbeta.
He became independent from his parents' support when he started working.
In this usage, 'självständig' emphasizes the transition to being self-sufficient and managing one's own affairs financially and personally.
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