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.
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Unabhängigkeit is the usual German term for a state's political freedom. In German, Independence appears almost exclusively in fixed American terms such as Independence Day. Outside such a US context, Unabhängigkeit is therefore the appropriate term.
In der Bezeichnung Independence Day bezieht sich Independence auf die Unabhängigkeit der USA.
In the name Independence Day, “Independence” refers to the independence of the United States.
Die USA erklärten 1776 ihre Unabhängigkeit von Großbritannien.
The United States declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776.
