adjectiveadverb
ehrenamtlich
volunteer
Man macht etwas freiwillig für andere, ohne dafür Geld zu bekommen.
The German word "ehrenamtlich" is an adjective or adverb meaning "voluntary" or "on an honorary basis" (without pay). It comes from the noun "Ehrenamt" ("honorary office" or "voluntary position"), where "Ehre" means "honor" and "Amt" means "office" or "position".
Similar words:
- freiwillig (voluntary)
- unentgeltlich (unpaid)
- ehrenweise (honorarily)
Differences:
- Ehrenamtlich emphasizes performing a role out of honor or social commitment, often in official or organizational contexts.
- Freiwillig broadly means voluntary, any action done willingly.
- Unentgeltlich strictly highlights lack of payment, without the connotation of honor or duty.
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Examples
Er engagiert sich ehrenamtlich in einer gemeinnützigen Organisation.adverb
He volunteers for a non-profit organization.
Sie engagiert sich ehrenamtlich im Tierheim.adverb
She volunteers at the animal shelter.
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