die Freiwilligen
Translation
volunteers
Examples
Die Freiwilligen helfen beim Aufräumen.
The volunteers are helping with the clean-up.
Wir suchen noch Freiwillige für das Projekt.
We are still looking for volunteers for the project.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((as sth.)) Many volunteers work as helpers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehrenamtlicher (volunteer); Antonyms: Angestellter (employee), Berufstätiger (professional)
Etymology
A nominalization of the adjective 'freiwillig' (voluntary), which comes from 'freier Wille' (free will).
Memory Tips
Think of a person who acts out of 'free will' ('freier Wille').