ADJECTIVE
frei/fʁaɪ̯/free; vacant; independent
frei is a German adjective that means free, vacant, or independent. It is pronounced /fʁaɪ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "freier" and "freiesten".
Definitions
1.not occupied or in use; available(unoccupied/available)
a.vacant, not taken
Ist dieser Platz noch frei?—Is this seat still free?
2.not limited or regulated, having liberty(not restricted)
a.not bound, at liberty
Er ist jetzt wieder frei.—He is now free again.
3.not dependent on something or someone; independent(independent)
a.not controlled by others
Er arbeitet als freier Journalist.—He works as a freelance journalist.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | frei |
|---|---|
| Comparative | freier |
| Superlative | freiesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "frei" mean in English?
- "frei" means free, vacant, or independent. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "frei"?
- "frei" is pronounced /fʁaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "frei"?
- The comparative of "frei" is "freier" and the superlative is "freiesten".
- What part of speech is "frei"?
- "frei" is a adjective in German.
