ADJECTIVE
ehrenamtlich/ˈeːʁənˌʔamtlɪç/voluntary; honorary; unpaid
ehrenamtlich is a German adjective that means voluntary, honorary, or unpaid. It is pronounced /ˈeːʁənˌʔamtlɪç/.
Definitions
1.unpaid and performed voluntarily, usually for the community or for a nonprofit(work, position)
a.in a position or activity without financial compensation
Viele Menschen arbeiten ehrenamtlich im Sportverein.—Many people work on a voluntary basis in the sports club.
b.carrying out a function as a volunteer
Sie ist ehrenamtliche Helferin im Tierheim.—She is a volunteer worker at the animal shelter.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "ehrenamtlich" mean in English?
- "ehrenamtlich" means voluntary, honorary, or unpaid. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ehrenamtlich"?
- "ehrenamtlich" is pronounced /ˈeːʁənˌʔamtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ehrenamtlich"?
- "ehrenamtlich" is a adjective in German.
