freedom of movement / openness
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freedom of movement
The legally established right of citizens to freely choose their place of residence and stay within a country or a union of states, such as the EU.
Die Personenfreizügigkeit ist ein zentraler Pfeiler des europäischen Binnenmarktes.
The free movement of persons is a central pillar of the European single market.
openness
An open and uninhibited attitude, especially with regard to one's own body, nudity, or sexuality.
Am FKK-Strand herrscht eine Atmosphäre von großer Freizügigkeit und Toleranz.
At the nude beach, there is an atmosphere of great openness and tolerance.
The word is made up of 'frei' (free), 'zügig' (from 'ziehen', meaning to move), and the ending '-keit' (-ness). It literally describes the quality of being able to move freely.
Die Freizügigkeit der EU-Bürger erlaubt es ihnen, in jedem Mitgliedsland zu arbeiten.
The freedom of movement of EU citizens allows them to work in any member state.
The meaning is usually clear. In a legal or political context, it refers to the right to freely choose one's place of residence. In a social context, it describes an open, uninhibited attitude.
Das Recht auf Freizügigkeit ist im Grundgesetz verankert.
The right to freedom of movement is enshrined in the Basic Law.
In the sense of freedom of movement, 'Freizügigkeit' is a formal term from law and politics. You often find it in laws, treaties, and official documents.
Die Personenfreizügigkeit ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Abkommens.
The free movement of persons is an important part of the agreement.
When it refers to a personal attitude, 'Freizügigkeit' (openness) is often combined with adjectives such as 'groß' (great), 'erstaunlich' (astonishing), 'körperlich' (physical), or 'sexuell' (sexual).
Die Künstlerin war für ihre große Freizügigkeit und ihre provokanten Werke bekannt.
The artist was known for her great openness and her provocative works.
freedom
Freiheit can generally refer to the scope to act or move freely. Freizügigkeit, by contrast, is the established term for the right to freely choose one's place of residence or stay within a country or union of states. For this specific topic, Freizügigkeit is therefore the particularly appropriate term.
Die Freizügigkeit erlaubt ihr, innerhalb des Staatenverbunds in einer anderen Stadt zu leben.
Freedom of movement allows her to live in another city within the union of states.
Die Freiheit, in einer anderen Stadt zu leben, ist für viele Menschen wichtig.
The freedom to live in another city is important to many people.
