noun

das Ehrenamt, ¨-er

volunteer · voluntary position

Freiwillige Arbeit für eine Gruppe oder Gemeinschaft, bei der man keine Bezahlung bekommt.

The German word "Ehrenamt" is a noun meaning "voluntary office" or "honorary position".

It is made up of:
- Ehren: from "Ehre" meaning "honor"
- Amt: meaning "office" or "position"

Similar words:

Differences:

Ehrenamt usually refers to a formal, often unpaid, honorable position or role within an organization (e.g., community, club).
Freiwilligenarbeit is broader, referring generally to volunteer work without necessarily having a formal "office."
Engagement is a general term for personal commitment, not necessarily linked to a role.
Freiwilligendienst often implies a structured voluntary service program (e.g., social year).

In summary, Ehrenamt highlights the formal and honorable character of a volunteer office or role.

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Sie arbeitet jede Woche im Ehrenamt.noun

She works every week as a volunteer.

In vielen Gemeinden werden Ehrenämter regelmäßig neu organisiert.noun

In many municipalities, voluntary positions are regularly reorganized.

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