Freilassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Freilassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "release", "set free" or "let go".

Essential properties of "freilassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: freilassen
  • Simple past: ließ frei
  • Participle: freigelassen

See full conjugation of freilassen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "freilassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To free someone from restraint or imprisonment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Richter entschied, den Angeklagten freizulassen.The judge decided to release the accused.
  2. Nach zehn Jahren wurde der Gefangene endlich freigelassen.After ten years, the prisoner was finally released.
  3. Die Organisation kämpft dafür, politische Gefangene freizulassen.The organization fights to release political prisoners.

2.) "To give someone freedom to act or decide"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Eltern entschieden sich, ihre Kinder freizulassen und eigene Entscheidungen zu treffen.The parents decided to let their children be free and make their own decisions.
  2. Der Lehrer ließ die Schüler freilassen, wie sie das Projekt gestalten wollten.The teacher let the students decide freely how they wanted to design the project.
  3. In der Diskussion wurde jeder freigelassen, seine Meinung zu äußern.In the discussion, everyone was allowed to express their opinion freely.
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