adjectiveadverb
eigenständig
önálló
Wenn eine Person oder eine Sache etwas ohne die Hilfe von anderen macht und dabei frei entscheidet.
The German word "eigenständig" is an adjective meaning "independent" or "autonomous". It is composed of "eigen" (own, personal) and "ständig" (constant, standing).
Similar words:
- selbstständig (self-employed, independent)
- autonom (autonomous)
- unabhängig (independent)
Differences:
- eigenständig emphasizes functioning on one's own or having individuality.
- selbstständig often relates to employment or acting on one’s own initiative.
- autonom is more formal, indicating self-governing or political independence.
- unabhängig stresses freedom from dependence or influence.
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Examples
Das Kind löst die Aufgaben eigenständig.adverb
A gyerek önállóan oldja meg a feladatokat.
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