Ehrenamtler

volunteer, person doing voluntary work

noun EH-ren-amt-ler Rare

Usage Note

Ehrenamtler is a colloquial but widespread shortening of ehrenamtlicher Mitarbeiter. The feminine form is Ehrenamtlerin. It is frequently used in media and organisational contexts alongside the more formal Ehrenamtliche.

Examples

"Ohne die vielen Ehrenamtler könnte das Festival nicht stattfinden."

Natural Translation

Without the many volunteers, the festival could not take place.

Literal Translation

Without the many volunteer-workers the festival could not take place.

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