die Selbstbestimmung

C1

self-determination

English meaning
self-determination
Gender
die — feminine

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Selbstbestimmung in a sentence

Die Selbstbestimmung ist ein grundlegendes Menschenrecht.

Declension of die Selbstbestimmung

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Selbstbestimmung—
Accusativedie Selbstbestimmung—
Dativeder Selbstbestimmung—
Genitiveder Selbstbestimmung—

Word family

die Selbstbestimmung is built from die Stimmung (mood, atmosphere) and selbst (self; oneself). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with Selbstbestimmung

Questions about Selbstbestimmung

Is it der, die or das Selbstbestimmung?

It is die Selbstbestimmung — Selbstbestimmung is feminine.

What is the genitive of Selbstbestimmung?

The genitive singular is der Selbstbestimmung.

What does Selbstbestimmung mean in English?

die Selbstbestimmung means "self-determination". For example: "Die Selbstbestimmung ist ein grundlegendes Menschenrecht."

What level is Selbstbestimmung in German?

Selbstbestimmung is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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