der Freiberufler
Translation
freelancer, self-employed person
Examples
Er arbeitet als Freiberufler.
He works as a freelancer.
Viele Freiberufler arbeiten von zu Hause.
Many freelancers work from home.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a freelancer to work as a freelancer He has been working as a freelancer for two years.
Similar Words
der Selbstständige
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'Beruf' (profession) + '-ler' (suffix for a person). Literally a 'free profession person'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone who is 'free' from a single employer and works in their 'profession' independently.