Independence
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Independence
A word borrowed from English that is used almost exclusively in the context of the independence of the United States of America, e.g. in 'Independence Day.' In German, the word 'Unabhängigkeit' (independence) is usually used instead.
Der 4. Juli ist der „Independence Day“, der amerikanische Unabhängigkeitstag.
July 4 is 'Independence Day,' the American day of independence.
In German, this word is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'Independence Day' for the American day of independence on July 4.
Am Independence Day gibt es in den USA viele Paraden und Feuerwerke.
On Independence Day, there are many parades and fireworks in the USA.
Do not use 'Independence' to describe the independence of another country or a person. The word is firmly connected to the historical context of the USA and is not a general German word.
Die Diskussion in der Schule drehte sich um den amerikanischen „Independence Day“.
The discussion at school was about the American 'Independence Day.'
'Independence' is an English word that is used in German only as a quotation or fixed name for the US context. It is not treated or declined like a normal German noun.
Der Film „Independence Day“ war ein großer Erfolg.
The film 'Independence Day' was a big success.
freedom
'die Freiheit' and 'die Independence' can both have to do with being free or independent. In German, however, 'Freiheit' is the normal word for personal or political freedom. 'Independence' is an English loanword and is used in German almost only in fixed contexts related to U.S. history, especially in 'Independence Day'. Learners may confuse the words because 'Independence' sounds like 'Unabhängigkeit' (independence). But in normal German sentences, you do not say 'Independence'; you say 'Freiheit' or, when you specifically mean the independence of a country, 'Unabhängigkeit'.
Im Englischunterricht sprechen wir über die Independence der Vereinigten Staaten.
In English class, we talk about the independence of the United States.
Nach dem Umzug in die eigene Wohnung fühlt Lena mehr Freiheit.
After moving into her own apartment, Lena feels more freedom.