honorary in German
honorary in German is Ehren-, ehrenhalber, ehrenamtlich — honorary means given as a mark of respect, without the usual requirements or payment attached.
honorary in German
Ehren-
Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.
ehrenhalber
Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.
Ehren-
Voluntary.
ehrenamtlich
Voluntary.
ehrenhalber
Voluntary.
Ehren-
Unofficial; practically. Describes the holder of an unofficial position or title that is assigned as a special honor rather than by normal channels.
What does "honorary" mean?
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adj Given as a mark of respect, without the usual requirements or payment attached.
"The university awarded her an honorary degree for her contributions to science."
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adj Holding a position or title unofficially, as a mark of respect rather than through normal appointment.
"He serves as honorary chairman of the charity board."
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honorary in a sentence
- The university awarded her an honorary degree for her contributions to science.
- He serves as honorary chairman of the charity board.
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What is "honorary" in German?
"honorary" in German is Ehren-, ehrenhalber, ehrenamtlich. honorary means: Given as a mark of respect, without the usual requirements or payment attached.
How do you use "honorary" in a sentence?
Example: "The university awarded her an honorary degree for her contributions to science." In German, "honorary" is Ehren-, ehrenhalber, ehrenamtlich.
Are there other ways to say "honorary" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "honorary": Ehren-, ehrenhalber, ehrenamtlich.
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