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
| Infinitive | freigeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe frei |
| Present (du) | gibst frei |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt frei |
| Preterite (ich) | gab frei |
| Participle II | freigegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe frei |
| Imperative (singular) | gib frei |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt frei |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
