Language: English
Question 132 · Federal question
Many people in Germany do volunteer work in their free time. What does that mean?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Viele Menschen in Deutschland arbeiten in ihrer Freizeit ehrenamtlich. Was bedeutet das?
- A Sie arbeiten als Soldatinnen/Soldaten.
- B Sie arbeiten freiwillig und unbezahlt in Vereinen und Verbänden. ✓ Correct answer
- C Sie arbeiten in der Bundesregierung.
- D Sie arbeiten in einem Krankenhaus und verdienen dabei Geld.
Translation
Many people in Germany do volunteer work in their free time. What does that mean?
- A They work as soldiers.
- B They work voluntarily and unpaid in clubs and associations. ✓ Correct answer
- C They work in the federal government.
- D They work in a hospital and earn money doing so.
Explanation
Ehrenamtlich means working voluntarily and unpaid, usually in clubs, associations, or community projects. It is not a paid job, and it has nothing to do with the military or a government post.
Tips
- Ehrenamt is the word to spot, it always signals unpaid volunteer work, never a salary or an official position.
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