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

Positiveehrenamtlich

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.

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