volunteer in Finnish

volunteer in Finnish is vapaaehtoinen, villikasvi, ilmoittautua vapaaehtoiseksi — volunteer means someone who offers to do a task, often unpaid, without being forced to.

volunteer in Finnish

vapaaehtoinen

noun

villikasvi

noun

(botany, agriculture) A plant that grows spontaneously, without being cultivated on purpose; see volunteer plant in Wikipedia.

ilmoittautua vapaaehtoiseksi

verb

(intransitive) To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

tarjoutua vapaaehtoiseksi

verb

(ambitransitive) To do or offer to do something voluntarily.

tehdä vapaaehtoisesti

verb

(ambitransitive) To do or offer to do something voluntarily.

kasvaa villinä

verb

(intransitive, botany) To grow without human sowing or intentional cultivation.

What does "volunteer" mean?

noun Someone who offers to do a task, often unpaid, without being forced to.
"We need a volunteer to hand out the leaflets at the school fair."
verb To offer to do something without being asked or paid.
"When the teacher asked for help, Mia volunteered to carry the boxes."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

volunteer in a sentence

We need a volunteer to hand out the leaflets at the school fair.
The shelter relies almost entirely on volunteers.
When the teacher asked for help, Mia volunteered to carry the boxes.
He volunteered to stay late and finish the report.

Similar words in Finnish

come forward enlist helper offer step forward voluntary

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "volunteer" in Finnish?

"volunteer" in Finnish is vapaaehtoinen, villikasvi, ilmoittautua vapaaehtoiseksi. volunteer means: Someone who offers to do a task, often unpaid, without being forced to.

How do you use "volunteer" in a sentence?

Example: "We need a volunteer to hand out the leaflets at the school fair." In Finnish, "volunteer" is vapaaehtoinen, villikasvi, ilmoittautua vapaaehtoiseksi.

Are there other ways to say "volunteer" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "volunteer": vapaaehtoinen, villikasvi, ilmoittautua vapaaehtoiseksi, tarjoutua vapaaehtoiseksi, tehdä vapaaehtoisesti, kasvaa villinä.

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