ADJECTIVE
selbständig/ˈzɛlpʃtɛndɪç/independent; self-employed; autonomous
selbständig is a German adjective that means independent, self-employed, or autonomous. It is pronounced /ˈzɛlpʃtɛndɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "selbständiger" and "selbständigsten".
Definitions
1.able to act or work independently, without being told what to do(personal traits)
a.independent in thought or action
Kinder sollten lernen, selbständig ihre Hausaufgaben zu machen.—Children should learn to do their homework independently.
2.working as self-employed, not as an employee(occupation)
a.having one's own business or working freelance
Sie ist seit fünf Jahren selbständig und leitet eine kleine Firma.—She has been self-employed for five years and runs a small company.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | selbständig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | selbständiger |
| Superlative | selbständigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "selbständig" mean in English?
- "selbständig" means independent, self-employed, or autonomous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "selbständig"?
- "selbständig" is pronounced /ˈzɛlpʃtɛndɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "selbständig"?
- The comparative of "selbständig" is "selbständiger" and the superlative is "selbständigsten".
- What part of speech is "selbständig"?
- "selbständig" is a adjective in German.
