selbstständig

A1

independent

English meaning
independent
Vocabulary package
Positive Character Traits

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selbstständig in a sentence

Er ist selbstständig.

He is independent.

Comparative and superlative

selbstständig → selbstständiger → am selbstständigsten

Word family

selbstständig is built from ständig (constant, continuous) and selbst (self; oneself). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about selbstständig

What is the comparative of selbstständig?

selbstständig → selbstständiger → am selbstständigsten.

What does selbstständig mean in English?

selbstständig means "independent". For example: "Er ist selbstständig." — "He is independent."

What level is selbstständig in German?

selbstständig is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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