No. 13,939 in German
freiwilliger
"Freiwilliger" means "volunteer" in English.
In a sentence
Er ist ein Freiwilliger, der gerne in seiner Freizeit hilft.
He is a volunteer who likes to help in his free time.
In this sentence, 'Freiwilliger' is used as a noun referring to a person who volunteers or offers their services willingly.
Die Teilnahme an dem Workshop ist freiwillig.
Participation in the workshop is voluntary.
Here, 'freiwillig' is an adjective describing the nature of the participation as being voluntary or done by choice.
Sie arbeitet als freiwillige Helferin in einer sozialen Einrichtung.
She works as a voluntary helper in a social organization.
In this sentence, 'freiwillige' modifies 'Helferin,' indicating her role as a helper characterized by being voluntary or not obligatory.
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