NOUN

Befreiung/bəˈfʁaɪ̯ʊŋ/liberation; release; exemption

Befreiung is a German noun that means liberation, release, or exemption. It is pronounced /bəˈfʁaɪ̯ʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Befreiungen".

Definitions

1.the action of setting someone or something free from captivity, oppression, or constraints(general)

a.liberation, freeing from control or oppression

Die Befreiung der Stadt wurde gefeiert.The liberation of the city was celebrated.

b.release from physical confinement

Nach der Befreiung aus dem Gefängnis begann er ein neues Leben.After his release from prison, he started a new life.

2.exemption from an obligation, duty, or rule(legal/administrative)

a.formal relief from a legal or official requirement

Sie hat eine Befreiung von der Maskenpflicht erhalten.She has received an exemption from the mask requirement.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Befreiungdie Befreiungen
Genitiveder Befreiungder Befreiungen
Dativeder Befreiungden Befreiungen
Accusativedie Befreiungdie Befreiungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Befreiung" mean in English?
"Befreiung" means liberation, release, or exemption. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Befreiung"?
"Befreiung" is pronounced /bəˈfʁaɪ̯ʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Befreiung" der, die, or das?
"Befreiung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Befreiung"?
The plural of "Befreiung" is "Befreiungen".
What part of speech is "Befreiung"?
"Befreiung" is a noun in German.

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