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eigenständig

independent

adjective AI-gen-shten-dikh Less Common
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Also means

autonomous

Usage Note

eigenständig builds on eigen ('own') and stresses doing something on one's own initiative or standing alone as a separate entity. It overlaps with unabhängig but leans more toward self-sufficiency than freedom from outside control.

Examples

"Das Kind arbeitet schon eigenständig."

Natural Translation

The child already works independently.

Literal Translation

The child works already independently.

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