das Freiwillige Soziale Jahr
Translation
Voluntary Social Year
Examples
Sie macht ein Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr.
She is doing a Voluntary Social Year.
Das FSJ ist eine wertvolle Erfahrung.
The FSJ is a valuable experience.
Grammar Patterns
to do a Voluntary Social Year He is doing a Voluntary Social Year in a kindergarten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: FSJ; Antonyms: Pflichtdienst (compulsory service)
Etymology
Composed of 'freiwillig' (voluntary) + 'sozial' (social) + 'Jahr' (year).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a gap year for social service in Germany. It's commonly abbreviated as 'FSJ'.