Onafhankelijk
Example: Zij wil onafhankelijk zijn en haar eigen keuzes maken.
Definition
"Onafhankelijk" describes a state of being self-reliant and free from the control or influence of others, especially in decision-making or actions. For example, in the phrase 'Zij wil onafhankelijk zijn en haar eigen keuzes maken,' it means wanting to be independent and make one's own choices.
Etymology
The word "onafhankelijk" comes from the Dutch prefix 'on-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'afhankelijk,' which means 'dependent.' So, "onafhankelijk" literally means 'not dependent.' This word reflects the idea of standing alone or being self-sufficient.
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"Onafhankelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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