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.
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
'die Freiheit' and 'die Freizügigkeit' can both describe a right to live without strong restrictions. However, 'Freiheit' is much more general and can refer to many areas, for example opinion, religion, or personal decisions. In this context, 'Freizügigkeit' is a specific right: you are allowed to freely choose your place of residence or where you stay, for example within a country or the EU. The words can be confused because 'Freizügigkeit' sounds like a kind of freedom. More precisely: every case of 'Freizügigkeit' is a specific freedom, but not every freedom is 'Freizügigkeit'.
Durch die Freizügigkeit können viele Menschen innerhalb der EU in einem anderen Land arbeiten.
Thanks to freedom of movement, many people can work in another country within the EU.
Die Freiheit der Presse ist für eine offene Gesellschaft wichtig.
Freedom of the press is important for an open society.