Freiberufler

freelancer

noun FRY-be-roof-ler Rare

Also means

self-employed professional

Usage Note

Freiberufler in German law refers specifically to members of the freie Berufe (liberal professions: doctors, lawyers, architects, journalists), which has tax implications distinct from general self-employment (Selbstständige).

Examples

"Als Freiberuflerin zahlt sie keine Gewerbesteuer, sondern nur Einkommensteuer."

Natural Translation

As a freelancer, she pays no trade tax, only income tax.

Literal Translation

As freelancer pays she no trade-tax, but only income-tax.

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