der/die Soloselbständige
Translation
solo self-employed person, sole proprietor, freelancer without employees
Examples
Viele Soloselbständige arbeiten von zu Hause.
Many solo self-employed people work from home.
Die Krise trifft Soloselbständige besonders hart.
The crisis hits solo self-employed people particularly hard.
Grammar Patterns
((as a Soloselbständige/r)) to work as a solo self-employed person Er arbeitet als Soloselbständiger.
Similar Words
Freiberufler (freelancer), Einzelunternehmer (sole proprietor)
Etymology
From 'Solo' (alone), 'selbst' (self), and 'ständig' (standing). Literally someone 'self-standing alone'. A nominalised adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'selbständig' (self-employed) and works 'solo'.