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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
adj
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
ehrenamtlich
adj
Working or done without payment.
ohne Bezahlung
adj
Working or done without payment.

What does "voluntary" mean?

  1. adjective Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.
    "Attendance at the workshop is voluntary."
  2. adjective Unpaid, especially describing work done for a good cause.
    "He spends his weekends doing voluntary work at the food bank."

voluntary in a sentence

  • Attendance at the workshop is voluntary.
  • She made a voluntary donation to the shelter.
  • He spends his weekends doing voluntary work at the food bank.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "Attendance at the workshop is voluntary." 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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