VERB
freisprechen/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃpʁɛçn̩/to acquit; to exonerate
freisprechen is a German verb that means to acquit or to exonerate. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprach frei" and the past participle is "freigesprochen".
Definitions
1.to formally declare someone not guilty of a charge in court(law)
a.to find someone not guilty (in a legal context)
Das Gericht hat den Angeklagten freigesprochen.—The court acquitted the defendant.
2.to declare someone blameless or free from guilt/responsibility(general, figurative)
a.to clear someone of blame or suspicion
Er wurde von jedem Verdacht freigesprochen.—He was exonerated of all suspicion.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | freisprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spreche frei |
| Present (du) | sprichst frei |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spricht frei |
| Preterite (ich) | sprach frei |
| Participle II | freigesprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spräche frei |
| Imperative (singular) | sprich frei |
| Imperative (plural) | sprecht frei |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "freisprechen" mean in English?
- "freisprechen" means to acquit or to exonerate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "freisprechen"?
- "freisprechen" is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "freisprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "freisprechen" is "freigesprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "freisprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "freisprechen" becomes "sprach frei" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "freisprechen"?
- "freisprechen" is a verb in German.
