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.
self-determination
Selbstbestimmung and Freiwilligkeit can both be connected with making a decision of one's own free will. Selbstbestimmung emphasizes directing one's own decisions and life, whereas Freiwilligkeit emphasizes that a specific action takes place without external coercion, pressure, or payment. Use Selbstbestimmung for an independent decision and Freiwilligkeit for the conditions of an individual action.
Die Freiwilligkeit der Teilnahme wurde vor dem Kurs ausdrücklich bestätigt.
The voluntary nature of participation was explicitly confirmed before the course.
Die Bewohnerin entscheidet in Selbstbestimmung, welche Behandlung sie möchte.
The resident exercises self-determination by deciding which treatment she wants.
