Freien Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Freien" is used as verb with the meaning of "to court", "to woo" or "to propose (marriage)".

Essential properties of "freien"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: freien
Simple past: freite
Participle: gefreit

regulartransitive

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 "freien" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To court or propose marriage"

Definition: "Act of courting or seeking marriage."
Translation(s): to court, to woo, to propose (marriage)
Synonym(s): werben, umwerben
Related word(s): Heirat, Verlobung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er möchte sie freien und um ihre Hand anhalten.He wants to court her and ask for her hand in marriage.
Im Mittelalter war es üblich, dass Männer um Frauen freien.In the Middle Ages, it was common for men to court women.
Er hat vor, sie bald zu freien.He intends to court her soon.

2.) "To free up space or time"

Definition: "To free up or clear a space or time."
Translation(s): to free up, to clear, to make available
Synonym(s): freimachen, befreien
Antonym(s): besetzen, blockieren
Related word(s): Freiheit, Freiraum

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss den Nachmittag freien, um zum Arzt zu gehen.I have to free up the afternoon to go to the doctor.
Kannst du den Tisch für das Meeting freien?Can you clear the table for the meeting?
Er hat seinen Kalender freien müssen.He had to clear his calendar.

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