hauptamtlich
Translation
full-time, professional, salaried
Examples
Er ist ein hauptamtlicher Mitarbeiter.
He is a full-time employee.
Sie arbeitet hauptamtlich für den Verein.
She works full-time for the association.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attribute)) full-time He is a full-time firefighter.
((as an adverb)) full-time She works full-time for the organization.
Similar Words
vollzeitig (full-time), beruflich (professional); Antonyms: ehrenamtlich (voluntary), nebenberuflich (part-time)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haupt' (main, head) + 'Amt' (office, post) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'main-office-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as your 'Haupt' (main) job at an 'Amt' (office), as opposed to a voluntary or side job.