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Selbstständigkeit

self-employment

noun ZELPT-shten-dikh-kyt Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

independence; autonomy

Usage Note

Selbstständigkeit in a work context means being self-employed (selbstständig). In German law a Selbstständiger is responsible for their own tax and insurance, unlike an employee. The term also carries the everyday meaning of personal autonomy.

Examples

"Sie wagte den Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit und gründete ihr eigenes Büro."

Natural Translation

She took the step into self-employment and founded her own office.

Literal Translation

She dared the step into the self-employment and founded her own office.

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