die Unabhängigkeit
Translation
independence, autonomy
Examples
Das Land feiert seine Unabhängigkeit.
The country is celebrating its independence.
Finanzielle Unabhängigkeit ist mir sehr wichtig.
Financial independence is very important to me.
Grammar Patterns
independence ((from sb./sth.)) die Unabhängigkeit ((von+3)) The country gained independence from the colonial power.
to achieve/declare independence seine Unabhängigkeit erlangen/erklären Many colonies declared independence after the war.
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Etymology
From 'un-' (not) + 'abhängig' (dependent) + '-keit' (noun suffix). The state of not being dependent.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'ab' (off) + 'hängen' (to hang) + '-keit' (state). The state of 'not hanging off' something else.