Freiheit/ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/freedom; liberty
Freiheit is a German noun that means freedom or liberty. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Freiheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of being free; the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance(general, political or personal)
a.freedom, absence of constraint
Die Freiheit ist ein wichtiges Menschenrecht.—Freedom is an important human right.
b.political liberty; independence from oppressive control
Nach vielen Jahren erlangte das Land seine Freiheit zurück.—After many years, the country regained its liberty.
2.possibility to do as one wishes; leeway(opportunity, scope)
a.room to decide or act freely
Im neuen Job habe ich mehr Freiheit bei meinen Entscheidungen.—In my new job I have more freedom in my decisions.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Freiheit | die Freiheiten |
| Genitive | der Freiheit | der Freiheiten |
| Dative | der Freiheit | den Freiheiten |
| Accusative | die Freiheit | die Freiheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Freiheit" mean in English?
- "Freiheit" means freedom or liberty. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Freiheit"?
- "Freiheit" is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Freiheit" der, die, or das?
- "Freiheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Freiheit"?
- The plural of "Freiheit" is "Freiheiten".
- What part of speech is "Freiheit"?
- "Freiheit" is a noun in German.
