die Selbstständige
Translation
self-employed person, freelancer, independent contractor
Examples
Sie ist eine erfolgreiche Selbstständige.
She is a successful self-employed person.
Viele Selbstständige arbeiten von zu Hause.
Many self-employed people work from home.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a self-employed person ((sb.)) works as a self-employed person She works as a self-employed person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freiberufler(in) (freelancer), Unternehmer(in) (entrepreneur); Antonyms: Angestellte(r) (employee)
Etymology
Composed of 'Selbst' (self) and 'ständig' (standing). It literally means a person who is 'self-standing'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'standing on their own' financially, i.e., not employed by others.