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freelance

freelance

Meaning of freelance

English

to work for different clients instead of one employer

Deutsch

ohne festen Arbeitgeber für verschiedene Kunden tätig sein

freelance

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈfriːlæns/
American English
/ˈfrilæns/

freelance with German translation

freelance usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

After college she wants to work freelance.

Nach dem Studium will sie freiberuflich arbeiten.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My brother works freelance as a designer.

Mein Bruder arbeitet freiberuflich als Designer.

freelance synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between freelance / do freelance work / be self-employed

D
🇬🇧English
do freelance work

same, conversational

B2often

ENIn the evenings I do freelance work for a magazine.

B
🇬🇧English
be self-employed

broader: includes running a business

B2very often

ENSince leaving the company she's been self-employed.

Advanced: broader words (2)
W
🇬🇧English
work as a contractor

under contract, formal status

B2often

ENMany IT professionals prefer to work as contractors for higher rates.

T
🇬🇧English
take on gigs

informal: take short one-off jobs

B2rare word

ENShe takes on gigs as a photographer between longer projects.

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freelance belongs to the topic "Professions →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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freelance meaning: what does it mean?

to work for different clients instead of one employer

freelance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

freelance is pronounced as /ˈfriːlæns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

freelance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Nach dem Studium will sie freiberuflich arbeiten. Translation: After college she wants to work freelance.

Is freelance part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, freelance can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is freelance part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, freelance can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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