unabhängig
Translation
independent, separate
Examples
Sie ist eine finanziell unabhängige Frau.
She is a financially independent woman.
Das Land wurde 1990 unabhängig.
The country became independent in 1990.
Die Entscheidung ist unabhängig vom Wetter.
The decision is independent of the weather.
Grammar Patterns
((of/from sth.)) independent of/from sth. The decision is independent of his opinion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selbstständig (self-reliant), autonom (autonomous); Antonyms: abhängig (dependent).
Etymology
From `un-` (not) + `abhängig` (dependent). `Abhängig` itself comes from `ab` (from) + `hängen` (to hang), so 'hanging from' something.
Memory Tips
Picture something that is 'not hanging from' (`un-ab-hängig`) anything else for support. It stands on its own.