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selbstständig

independent

Meaning of selbstständig

Deutsch

ohne ständige Hilfe oder Kontrolle handelnd

English

able to do things without help or control from others

independent

Pronunciation

German
[ˈzɛlpstʃtɛndɪç]

selbstständig with English translation

selbstständig usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie arbeitet selbstständig an dem Projekt.

She works independently on the project.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Mein Bruder ist schon sehr selbstständig.

My brother is already very independent.

selbstständig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between selbstständig, eigenverantwortlich, and selbstbestimmt

E
🇩🇪German
eigenverantwortlich

Emphasizes not just independence, but responsibility for one’s actions and their consequences.

B1often
S
🇩🇪German
selbstbestimmt

Means a person determines their own life, plans, and decisions; emphasizes freedom of choice.

B1often

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What does selbstständig mean?

able to do things without help or control from others

How do you pronounce selbstständig?

selbstständig is pronounced [ˈzɛlpstʃtɛndɪç].

How is selbstständig used in a sentence?

She works independently on the project. Translation: Sie arbeitet selbstständig an dem Projekt.

Is selbstständig part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, selbstständig (independent) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is selbstständig part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, selbstständig (independent) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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