No. 13,935 in German
freiberufliche
"Freiberufliche" means "freelance" or "self-employed (in a profession)."
In a sentence
Ich arbeite als freiberufliche Autorin.
I work as a freelance author.
Here 'freiberufliche' describes the occupation type of 'Autorin', indicating self-employment.
Freiberufliche Arbeit ermöglicht mehr Flexibilität.
Freelance work allows for more flexibility.
In this usage, 'freiberufliche' modifies 'Arbeit', referring to the work's nature.
Viele Fotografen bevorzugen eine freiberufliche Tätigkeit.
Many photographers prefer freelance activity.
Here 'freiberufliche' describes 'Tätigkeit', highlighting the preference for a freelance nature of work.
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