independent in German
independent in German is unabhängig, selbständig — independent means not controlled or influenced by others; self-governing or self-sufficient.
independent in German
unabhängig
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.
selbständig
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.
unabhängig
(politics) Not affiliated with any political party.
What does "independent" mean?
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adj Not controlled or influenced by others; self-governing or self-sufficient.
"My grandmother is proud to be independent and still lives on her own."
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adj Not affiliated with a political party.
"He ran as an independent candidate in the local election."
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noun A person, business, or team not affiliated with a larger party, chain, or league.
"The film was made by a small independent without any help from a big studio."
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independent in a sentence
- My grandmother is proud to be independent and still lives on her own.
- She started an independent consulting business after leaving the firm.
- He ran as an independent candidate in the local election.
- As an independent voter, she picks whoever seems best each time.
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What is "independent" in German?
"independent" in German is unabhängig, selbständig. independent means: Not controlled or influenced by others; self-governing or self-sufficient.
How do you use "independent" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandmother is proud to be independent and still lives on her own." In German, "independent" is unabhängig, selbständig.
Are there other ways to say "independent" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "independent": unabhängig, selbständig.
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