Nachdem er ins Ausland gezogen war, gewann er ein starkes Gefühl von Unabhängigkeit und Selbstachtung.
English: After moving abroad, he gained a strong sense of independence and self-respect.
Unabhängigkeit /ˌʊnaphˈɛŋɪçkˌaɪt/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "independence".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- independence
- Translation
- Unabhängigkeit
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Unabhängigkeit |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Unabhängigkeit
- Examples
- Das ist die Unabhängigkeit.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Das Land feierte seine Unabhängigkeit mit Paraden und Konzerten in jeder Stadt.
English: The country celebrated its independence with parades and concerts in every city.
Viele Jugendliche legen bei der Wahl ihres Berufs mehr Wert auf Unabhängigkeit als auf Geld.
English: Many teenagers value independence more than money when choosing their future career.
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