voluntary in German
voluntary in German is freiwillig, ehrenamtlich, ohne Bezahlung — voluntary means done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.
voluntary in German
freiwillig
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
ehrenamtlich
Working or done without payment.
ohne Bezahlung
Working or done without payment.
What does "voluntary" mean?
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adjective Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.
"Joining the book club is entirely voluntary, so nobody has to stay if they get bored."
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adjective Unpaid, especially describing work done for a good cause.
"He spends his weekends doing voluntary work at the food bank."
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voluntary in a sentence
- Joining the book club is entirely voluntary, so nobody has to stay if they get bored.
- Attendance at the workshop is voluntary.
- He spends his weekends doing voluntary work at the food bank.
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What is "voluntary" in German?
"voluntary" in German is freiwillig, ehrenamtlich, ohne Bezahlung. voluntary means: Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.
How do you use "voluntary" in a sentence?
Example: "Joining the book club is entirely voluntary, so nobody has to stay if they get bored." In German, "voluntary" is freiwillig, ehrenamtlich, ohne Bezahlung.
Are there other ways to say "voluntary" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "voluntary": freiwillig, ehrenamtlich, ohne Bezahlung.
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