Befreien Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befreien" is used as verb with the meaning of "free", "liberate" or "release".

Essential properties of "befreien"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: befreien
  • Simple past: befreite
  • Participle: befreit

See full conjugation of befreien

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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 "befreien" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To free from restriction, obligation, or burden"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Held konnte die Gefangenen befreien.The hero could free the prisoners.
  2. Wir müssen uns von alten Denkmustern befreien.We must free ourselves from old thought patterns.
  3. Die Regierung hat beschlossen, kleine Unternehmen von Steuern zu befreien.The government has decided to exempt small businesses from taxes.

2.) "To remove something unwanted or annoying"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gärtner muss den Rasen von Unkraut befreien.The gardener must clear the lawn of weeds.
  2. Wir müssen die Straßen vom Schnee befreien.We must clear the streets of snow.
  3. Die neue Software soll den Computer von Viren befreien.The new software is supposed to rid the computer of viruses.

3.) "To relieve someone of a negative feeling or emotional burden"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Therapie half ihr, sich von ihren Ängsten befreien.The therapy helped her free herself from her fears.
  2. Musik kann uns von Stress befreien.Music can relieve us from stress.
  3. Er fühlte sich befreit, nachdem er die Wahrheit gesagt hatte.He felt relieved after he had told the truth.
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