self-employed
самозанятый
working for oneself
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self-employed with Russian translation
self-employed usage examples
Он уволился с работы и теперь он самозанятый графический дизайнер.
He quit his job and is now self-employed as a graphic designer.
Многие репетиторы решают быть самозанятыми, чтобы самим выбирать своё расписание.
Many tutors decide to be self-employed so they can choose their hours.
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self-employed belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
self-employed synonyms
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Works on a per-project basis for multiple clients; often used for creative, IT or consulting work; usually independent but can work through agencies.
He works freelance as a translator for several magazines.
A US legal/business term for a person who owns an unincorporated business alone; emphasises legal status and personal liability, not just working independently.
He registered as a sole proprietor to run his consultancy.
UK term equivalent to 'sole proprietor'—a person who owns an unincorporated business alone; legal/business emphasis.
As a sole trader she handles all the shop's accounts herself.
Specifically someone who provides services under a contract and is not an employee; often a legal distinction in employment law (especially in US contexts).
She works as an independent contractor for several tech firms.
Emphasises starting and growing a business, risk-taking and innovation; may hire employees and seek expansion—broader than simply being self-employed.
As a young entrepreneur she launched a tech startup and hired five people.
Someone who owns a business; emphasizes ownership of an enterprise which may employ others—less focus on personally doing the work.
He is a business owner with two cafés in the city.
A general adjective meaning not dependent on an employer; used about people or contractors who work on their own terms but is broader and more general than 'self-employed'.
She prefers to be independent and take short-term consulting jobs.
A person or company hired to perform specific tasks under a contract; can be self-employed (independent contractor) or a business providing services; ambiguous across industries.
The company hired a contractor to renovate the office.
Performs short-term, task-based jobs (gigs), often via platforms or apps; emphasises precarious, platform-mediated or one-off work rather than a stable self-employed business.
Many students earn money as gig workers delivering food in the evenings.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
self-employed meaning: what does it mean?
working for oneself
self-employed pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
self-employed is pronounced as /ˌsɛlf ɪmˈplɔɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
self-employed definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He quit his job and is now self-employed as a graphic designer. Translation: Он уволился с работы и теперь он самозанятый графический дизайнер.
Is self-employed part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, self-employed (самозанятый) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is self-employed part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, self-employed (самозанятый) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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