VERB
befreien/bəˈfʁaɪ̯ən/to free; to release; to liberate
befreien is a German verb that means to free, to release, or to liberate. It is pronounced /bəˈfʁaɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "befreite" and the past participle is "befreit".
Definitions
1.to set someone/something free from captivity or oppression(remove from captivity or oppression)
a.to liberate someone/something from prison, danger, or oppression
Die Feuerwehr konnte den Hund aus dem brennenden Haus befreien.—The fire department was able to free the dog from the burning house.
2.to exempt or relieve from a duty, obligation, or burden(relieve from obligation or burden)
a.to give someone exemption from a task or obligation
Die Schülerin wurde vom Sportunterricht befreit.—The pupil was exempted from physical education.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | befreien |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befreie |
| Present (du) | befreist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befreit |
| Preterite (ich) | befreite |
| Participle II | befreit |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | befreite |
| Imperative (singular) | befreie |
| Imperative (plural) | befreit |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "befreien" mean in English?
- "befreien" means to free, to release, or to liberate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "befreien"?
- "befreien" is pronounced /bəˈfʁaɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "befreien"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "befreien" is "befreit", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "befreien"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "befreien" becomes "befreite" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "befreien"?
- "befreien" is a verb in German.
