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
Made up of 'Haupt' (main) + 'Amt' (office) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'related to the main office/job'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Haupt' is your main gig, your 'Amt' is your position. So, it's your main, paid position.