vrijwilliger /vrɛɪʋˈɪləɣər/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "volunteer".

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Source term
volunteer
Translation
vrijwilliger
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Listen to how "vrijwilliger" sounds in Dutch.

Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form vrijwilliger
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural vrijwilligers
Diminutive vrijwilligertje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de vrijwilliger
Examples
Dit is de vrijwilliger.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Ze werkt als vrijwilliger in het ziekenhuis.

English: She works as a volunteer at the hospital.

B1 · technicalAndSpecializedRoles

Hij is vrijwilliger bij het lokale opvangcentrum.

English: He is a volunteer at the local shelter.

B1 · technicalAndSpecializedRoles

Veel vrijwilligers hielpen na de storm.

English: Many volunteers helped after the storm.

B1 · technicalAndSpecializedRoles

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