Freilegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Freilegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "uncover", "expose" or "lay bare".

Essential properties of "freilegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: freilegen
  • Simple past: legte frei
  • Participle: freigelegt

See full conjugation of freilegen

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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 "freilegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To uncover or expose something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Archäologe konnte das alte Artefakt freilegen.The archaeologist was able to uncover the old artifact.
  2. Nach dem Sturm mussten wir das Dach freilegen.After the storm, we had to uncover the roof.
  3. Die Arbeiter haben die Rohre freigelegt.The workers have exposed the pipes.

2.) "To reveal something hidden or buried"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Bauarbeiter mussten die alten Fundamente freilegen.The construction workers had to uncover the old foundations.
  2. Der Sturm hat die Wurzeln der Bäume freigelegt.The storm has exposed the roots of the trees.
  3. Der Archäologe hat das Skelett freigelegt.The archaeologist has uncovered the skeleton.
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