voluntariness
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voluntariness
The fact that an action happens of one's own free will and without external coercion, pressure, or payment.
Die Teilnahme an dem sozialen Projekt beruht auf reiner Freiwilligkeit.
Participation in the social project is based purely on voluntariness.
'Freiwilligkeit' (voluntariness) is an abstract noun derived from the adjective 'freiwillig' (voluntary). The ending '-keit' is often used to form nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or state.
Die Freiwilligkeit dieser Spende kann nicht angezweifelt werden.
The voluntariness of this donation cannot be questioned.
A very common and useful expression is 'auf Freiwilligkeit beruhen' (to be based on voluntariness). It expresses that something is not forced.
Die Mitarbeit in diesem Projekt beruht auf Freiwilligkeit.
Participation in this project is based on voluntariness.
'Die Freiwilligkeit' (voluntariness) is a formal, rather abstract word. You often find it in official texts, rules, or contracts, and it emphasizes the principle behind a voluntary action.
Der Vertrag betont das Prinzip der Freiwilligkeit bei allen Zusatzleistungen.
The contract emphasizes the principle of voluntariness for all additional services.
duty
'die Pflicht' and 'die Freiwilligkeit' are opposites. With a 'Pflicht' (duty), you have to do something, for example because of a law, a rule, or a responsibility. With 'Freiwilligkeit' (voluntariness), you do something of your own free will, without coercion or pressure. So the difference is having to do something versus deciding freely. 'Pflicht' fits when a task is expected or required. 'Freiwilligkeit' fits when someone decides for themselves whether to take part.
Bei dem Projekt ist Freiwilligkeit wichtig, niemand muss teilnehmen.
Voluntariness is important in the project; no one has to take part.
Für alle Schüler besteht die Pflicht, pünktlich zum Unterricht zu kommen.
All students are required to arrive on time for class.