self-government
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self-government
The right or practice of an organization, municipality, or territory to regulate its own affairs autonomously and without outside interference.
Die kommunale Selbstverwaltung ist ein wichtiger Grundpfeiler der Demokratie in Deutschland.
Municipal self-government is an important cornerstone of democracy in Germany.
The word is made up of 'selbst' (self) and 'die Verwaltung' (administration). So it literally describes an administration that is carried out by the relevant group or level itself.
Die Universität fördert die studentische Selbstverwaltung.
The university promotes student self-government.
The word belongs to the family of the verb 'verwalten' (to administer/manage). If you know that 'verwalten' means to organize or administer, you can easily work out the meaning of 'Selbstverwaltung' (self-government).
Die Mitarbeiter verwalten ihre Projekte eigenständig.
The employees manage their projects independently.
'Selbstverwaltung' (self-government) is often used in political or organizational contexts. Common combinations are 'kommunale Selbstverwaltung' (municipal self-government, in cities and municipalities) or 'studentische Selbstverwaltung' (student self-government, at universities).
Die Finanzen der studentischen Selbstverwaltung werden jährlich geprüft.
The finances of the student self-government are reviewed annually.
self-determination
'Selbstbestimmung' and 'Selbstverwaltung' both have to do with making one's own decisions without strong outside interference. 'Selbstbestimmung' can refer to individual people, groups, or peoples and means the right to decide about one's own life or one's own affairs. 'Selbstverwaltung' is used more for organizations, municipalities, regions, or institutions that manage their own affairs themselves. The words can be confused because both express independence. Remember: 'Selbstbestimmung' is more about the question: Who decides for themselves? 'Selbstverwaltung' is more about: Who organizes and manages their own tasks?
Die Gemeinde fordert mehr Selbstverwaltung bei lokalen Projekten.
The municipality is demanding more self-government for local projects.
Ich finde wichtig, dass Patienten bei ihrer Behandlung Selbstbestimmung haben.
I think it is important that patients have self-determination in their treatment.