freedom of movement
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freedom of movement
The ability to move one's body freely without physical restrictions. This often refers to the space one has or to the clothing one is wearing.
Die neue, lockere Hose gibt mir viel mehr Bewegungsfreiheit beim Sport.
The new, loose pants give me much more freedom of movement during sports.
freedom of action
In a figurative or legal sense, the freedom to act and make decisions at one's own discretion without being restricted by rules, laws, or contracts.
Der neue Vertrag schränkt unsere unternehmerische Bewegungsfreiheit stark ein.
The new contract severely restricts our entrepreneurial freedom of action.
This noun is made up of 'die Bewegung' (movement), the linking element '-s-', and 'die Freiheit' (freedom). So it literally means the freedom of movement.
Ein Gipsarm schränkt die Bewegungsfreiheit stark ein.
A cast on your arm severely restricts your freedom of movement.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about the body, clothing, or space, physical 'Bewegungsfreiheit' (freedom of movement) is meant. If it is about contracts, laws, or decisions, the figurative, legal meaning is meant.
Diese Jacke ist zu eng, ich habe kaum Bewegungsfreiheit.
This jacket is too tight; I barely have any freedom of movement.
In the physical meaning, 'Bewegungsfreiheit' (freedom of movement) is often used with verbs like 'haben' (to have), 'genießen' (to enjoy), 'einschränken' (to restrict), or 'lassen' (to leave/allow).
Ein großer Garten gibt den Kindern viel Bewegungsfreiheit.
A large garden gives the children plenty of freedom of movement.
In the figurative meaning, 'Bewegungsfreiheit' (freedom of action) is often made more precise by adjectives, for example 'künstlerische' (artistic), 'finanzielle' (financial), or 'unternehmerische Bewegungsfreiheit' (entrepreneurial freedom of action).
Der Künstler forderte mehr kreative Bewegungsfreiheit für sein Projekt.
The artist demanded more creative freedom of action for his project.
freedom / open space
Freiraum and Bewegungsfreiheit can both refer to a desired kind of personal freedom. Freiraum emphasizes room for making one's own decisions, while Bewegungsfreiheit refers to the ability to move or act without restrictions. When the subject is physical space for the body, Bewegungsfreiheit is more precise; when it is about decisions, Freiraum is more suitable.
Die weite Jacke gibt ihm beim Wandern viel Bewegungsfreiheit.
The loose jacket gives him plenty of freedom of movement while hiking.
Im neuen Job braucht sie genug Freiraum für eigene Entscheidungen.
In her new job, she needs enough freedom to make her own decisions.
