en frivillig
volunteer · voluntary
Något som man väljer att göra själv, utan att någon tvingar en.
Frivillig (Swedish)
Definition:
The adjective or noun "frivillig" means "voluntary" or "volunteer" in English. It describes something done by free will, without compulsion, or a person who offers their services without pay.
Usage as an adjective:
- Frivillig aktivitet – voluntary activity (done by choice, not obligated)
- Frivillig insats – voluntary effort
Usage as a noun:
- En frivillig – a volunteer (someone who offers help or services without expecting payment)
Related words and differences:
| Swedish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| frivillig | voluntary | General term for voluntary actions or persons |
| volontär | volunteer (military/civil) | Often used for organized volunteer roles, sometimes with a formal contract or commitment |
| ideell | non-profit, voluntary | Emphasizes non-commercial, charitable work |
| duglig | competent, capable | Not synonymous, but suggests readiness, sometimes used for volunteers |
Example sentence:
Han arbetar som frivillig på sjukhuset varje helg.
(He works as a volunteer at the hospital every weekend.)
In summary, "frivillig" highlights an action or status done by choice, emphasizing willingness and absence of external requirement.
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Examples
Anna jobbar som frivillig på helgen.noun
Anna works as a volunteer on the weekend.
Flera organisationer erbjuder frivilliga kurser för nybörjare.adjective
Several organizations offer voluntary courses for beginners.
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