selbstständig
self-employed
working for oneself
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selbstständig belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between selbstständig / unternehmerisch
Usually refers to working independently as a professional, often in a freelance or liberal profession sense, not just any self-employment.
Sie arbeitet freiberuflich als Übersetzerin.
Она работает на фрилансе переводчиком.
Usually means "entrepreneurial" and refers to a business mindset or actions; it does not always directly mean self-employed.
Sie denkt sehr unternehmerisch und sucht immer neue Chancen.
Она мыслит очень по-предпринимательски и всегда ищет новые возможности.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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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
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selbstständig translation: self-employed. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce selbstständig
[ˈzɛlpstˌʃtɛndɪç]
selbstständig translation
self-employed
selbstständig transcription
[ˈzɛlpstˌʃtɛndɪç]
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selbstständig meaning: what does it mean?
auf eigene Rechnung und ohne festen Arbeitgeber tätig
selbstständig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
selbstständig is pronounced as [ˈzɛlpstˌʃtɛndɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is selbstständig part of Professions vocabulary?
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Is selbstständig part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, selbstständig (self-employed) 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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