die Honorarkraft
Translation
freelancer, fee-based worker, contractor
Examples
Sie arbeitet als Honorarkraft an der Universität.
She works as a freelancer at the university.
Die Honorarkraft stellt eine Rechnung für ihre Arbeit.
The freelancer issues an invoice for her work.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a ((freelancer)) als ((Honorarkraft)) arbeiten She works as a freelancer.
Similar Words
Selbstständiger (self-employed), Freiberufler (freelancer)
Etymology
Composed of 'Honorar' (fee, honorarium) and 'Kraft' (force, worker). Literally a 'fee-based worker'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who works for an 'honorarium' (Honorar) and is a work 'force' (Kraft).