das FSJ
Translation
Voluntary Social Year
Examples
Sie macht ein FSJ im Krankenhaus.
She is doing a Voluntary Social Year at the hospital.
Das FSJ ist eine gute Erfahrung.
The Voluntary Social Year is a good experience.
Grammar Patterns
((ein FSJ)) machen (to do a Voluntary Social Year) Many young people do a Voluntary Social Year after school.
Similar Words
Synonym: BFD (Bundesfreiwilligendienst - Federal Volunteer Service)
Etymology
It's an acronym for 'Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr' (Voluntary Social Year).
Memory Tips
Remember what each letter stands for: F for Freiwilliges (Voluntary), S for Soziales (Social), and J for Jahr (Year).