voluntarily

• Adverb, das bedeutet „aus eigenem Antrieb“ oder „ohne Zwang“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die freiwillig, ohne äußeren Druck oder Verpflichtung ausgeführt werden.

An adverb meaning "by one's own choice" or "without being forced." It describes actions performed willingly, without external compulsion or obligation.

1. By choice or free willB2formal

   Done of one's own free will, without being forced or paid.

   Freiwillig

   • She voluntarily helped the elderly neighbor with her groceries.
   • He voluntarily resigned from his position.
   • Many people voluntarily donate blood at the local clinic.

   Synonymeby choicefreelyreadilyspontaneouslywillingly

   Antonymecompulsorilyforciblyinvoluntarilyunwillingly

2. Intentionally or deliberatelyB2formal

   Done with conscious intention, not accidentally.

   absichtlich

   • The witness voluntarily came forward with new information.
   • He voluntarily admitted his mistake to the manager.
   • They voluntarily agreed to reduce their working hours.

   Synonymeby designconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyon purposepurposelywillfully

   Antonymeaccidentallyinadvertentlyinvoluntarilyunconsciouslyunintentionally