Ehrenamt

voluntary office

noun AIR-en-amt Rare

Origin: from Ehre 'honour' plus Amt 'office'

Also means

honorary post

Usage Note

Ehrenamt is an unpaid voluntary office held for the public good, a central concept in German civic life. The phrase ein Ehrenamt ausüben means to do voluntary work. It is neuter; the plural is Ehrenämter with umlaut.

Examples

"Sie engagiert sich in mehreren Ehrenämtern in ihrer Gemeinde."

Natural Translation

She is active in several voluntary positions in her community.

Literal Translation

She engages herself in several voluntary-offices in her community.

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