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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSelbständigkeit
/ˈzɛlpstˌʃtɛndɪçkaɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or quality of being independent, self-reliant, and capable of managing one's own affairs without external control.
"Die Förderung der Selbständigkeit bei Kindern ist ein wichtiges Erziehungsziel." - 2
The status of operating as an independent business owner or freelancer rather than being an employee.
"Nach dem Studium wagte sie den Schritt in die Selbständigkeit."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the German roots 'selbst' (self) and 'ständig' (steadfast, standing), combined with the nominalizing suffix '-keit'. The term evolved in the 18th and 19th centuries during the Enlightenment to denote personal autonomy, independence, and the capacity for self-governance.
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indépendance
Transliteration: ɛ̃depeŋdɑ̃s
"L'indépendance financière est un objectif important."
Selbständigkeit
Transliteration: zɛlpstˌʃtɛndɪçkaɪt
"Seine Selbständigkeit war ihm stets das Wichtigste."
indipendenza
Transliteration: indipenˈdɛntsa
"I giovani cercano la loro indipendenza."
independencia
Transliteration: independenˈsja
"La independencia personal requiere esfuerzo."
independência
Transliteration: ĩdẽpẽˈdẽsjɐ
"Ela valoriza muito a sua independência."
स्वावलंबन
Transliteration: swavalamban
"जीवन में स्वावलंबन बहुत जरूरी है।"
独立性
Transliteration: dúlìxìng
"培养孩子的独立性很重要。"
독립성
Transliteration: dongnipseong
"청소년에게는 독립성이 필요하다."
自立
Transliteration: jiritsu
"経済的な自立を目指す。"
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