freiberuflich

freelance; self-employed

English translations

01
self-employed
02
freelance

Word details

German meaning: Selbstständig, nicht fest angestellt.
English meaning: Freelance
Synonym: selbstständig, unabhängig
German example: Ich arbeite freiberuflich als Grafikdesigner.
English example: I work freelance as a graphic designer.

Paparazzo
A paparazzo is a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities and takes photos of them without their consent, often in an intrusive manner.
Honorar
A fee is a payment for freelance services, especially for artists, doctors, or lawyers.

Example sentences with “freiberuflich”

Sie arbeitet seit Jahren freiberuflich als Grafikdesignerin. (She has been working as a freelance graphic designer for years.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'freiberuflich' the same as 'selbstständig'?

Not exactly. 'Freiberuflich' refers specifically to 'liberal professions' (doctors, lawyers, artists), whereas 'selbstständig' is a broader term for any self-employed person.