VERB

freigeben/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/to release; to clear; to approve

freigeben is a German verb that means to release, to clear, or to approve. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab frei" and the past participle is "freigegeben".

Definitions

1.to allow or authorize something to be used, accessed, or published(authorization)

a.to make accessible or available for use

Die Datei wurde für alle Nutzer freigegeben.The file was released for all users.

b.to officially permit publication or distribution

Der Bericht wurde von der Regierung freigegeben.The report was cleared by the government.

2.to open a road, route, or section for traffic(traffic/transport)

a.to permit the use of a street or route, usually after completion of work or removing a blockage

Die neue Brücke wird morgen für den Verkehr freigegeben.The new bridge will be opened to traffic tomorrow.

Conjugation

Infinitivefreigeben
Present (ich)gebe frei
Present (du)gibst frei
Present (er/sie/es)gibt frei
Preterite (ich)gab frei
Participle IIfreigegeben
Konjunktiv II (ich)gäbe frei
Imperative (singular)gib frei
Imperative (plural)gebt frei
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "freigeben" mean in English?
"freigeben" means to release, to clear, or to approve. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "freigeben"?
"freigeben" is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "freigeben"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "freigeben" is "freigegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "freigeben"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "freigeben" becomes "gab frei" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "freigeben"?
"freigeben" is a verb in German.

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