selbständig
Translation
independent, self-employed, autonomous
Examples
Sie ist eine selbständige Frau.
She is an independent woman.
Er arbeitet als selbständiger Berater.
He works as a self-employed consultant.
Kinder lernen, selbständig zu sein.
Children learn to be independent.
Grammar Patterns
to be self-employed / independent She wants to be independent.
to work independently / for oneself He works independently from home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unabhängig, eigenständig; Antonyms: abhängig
Etymology
From 'selbst' (self) and 'Stand' (standing, position). Literally 'self-standing'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'standing' ('-ständig') by them-'self' ('selbst-'). This image conveys independence.