der Freiwilligendienst
Translation
voluntary service
Examples
Sie macht einen Freiwilligendienst im Ausland.
She is doing voluntary service abroad.
Der Freiwilligendienst dauert ein Jahr.
The voluntary service lasts one year.
Grammar Patterns
to do/perform ((sth.)) She is doing voluntary service abroad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehrenamt (honorary post), Freiwilligenarbeit (volunteer work)
Etymology
A compound of 'Freiwilligen' (of the volunteers, genitive plural) and 'Dienst' (service).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'volunteers'' ('Freiwilligen') 'service' ('Dienst').