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How do you say "volunteer" in German?
der Freiwillige
In German, "volunteer" is der Freiwillige.
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Pronunciation
Say FRAY-vil-lee-guh. The stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Freiwillige is masculine. The plural is die Freiwilligen. Freiwillige can also be used as a feminine form.
Example sentence
Der Freiwillige arbeitet ohne Bezahlung.
The volunteer works without payment.
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How to remember der Freiwillige
Freiwillig means voluntary or willing, so a Freiwilliger is someone who volunteers willingly.
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Questions about der Freiwillige
How do you say "volunteer" in German?
In German, "volunteer" is der Freiwillige. It is a noun.
Is der Freiwillige masculine or feminine?
Der Freiwillige is masculine. The plural is die Freiwilligen. Freiwillige can also be used as a feminine form.
How is der Freiwillige used in a sentence?
Use der Freiwillige as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Freiwillige arbeitet ohne Bezahlung. (The volunteer works without payment.).
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