English–German
“willingly” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯vɪlɪç/
Example
Er hat freiwillig geholfen.
He willingly helped.
How to say “willingly” in German
“Willingly” in German is freiwillig.
A person steps forward and acts by personal choice, with no one compelling the action.
Example sentences with freiwillig
Sie hat freiwillig gekündigt.
She resigned voluntarily.
Tips for using freiwillig
- Freiwillig describes the absence of pressure, whereas gern mainly expresses that an action is enjoyed or welcomed.