selbstständig
independent
self-directed
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What's the difference between selbstständig / selbständig / eigenverantwortlich / selbstbestimmt
Means “not depending on others,” often about people, decisions, or institutions. Emphasizes freedom from outside influence.
Sie möchte finanziell unabhängig sein.
Она хочет быть финансово независимой.
Very close to “independent/self-sufficient”; often means a person can manage things on their own. It can also mean “self-employed” in another context.
Sie ist schon sehr selbständig und braucht kaum Hilfe.
Она уже очень самостоятельная и почти не нуждается в помощи.
Emphasizes not just independence, but responsibility for one’s actions and their consequences.
Im Kurs arbeiten die Teilnehmer eigenverantwortlich.
На курсе участники работают самостоятельно и отвечают за результат.
Means a person determines their own life, plans, and decisions; emphasizes freedom of choice.
Sie lebt sehr selbstbestimmt und trifft alle Entscheidungen allein.
Она живёт очень самостоятельно и все решения принимает сама.
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How to pronounce selbstständig and what this word means
selbstständig translation: independent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce selbstständig
[ˈzɛlpstʃtɛndɪç]
selbstständig translation
independent
selbstständig transcription
[ˈzɛlpstʃtɛndɪç]
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selbstständig meaning: what does it mean?
ohne ständige Hilfe oder Kontrolle handelnd
selbstständig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
selbstständig is pronounced as [ˈzɛlpstʃtɛndɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is selbstständig part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
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Is selbstständig part of Online Learning vocabulary?
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