English–German
“acquit” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃpʁɛçən/
Example
Der Richter spricht den Angeklagten frei.
The judge finds the defendant not guilty.
How to say “acquit” in German
“Acquit” in German is freisprechen.
A judge releases the accused from legal blame with a verdict of not guilty.
Example sentences with freisprechen
Das Berufungsgericht sprach die Angeklagte frei, nachdem neue Zweifel an der Beweislage aufgekommen waren.
The appellate court acquitted the defendant after new doubts about the evidence arose.
Tips for using freisprechen
- Freisprechen is separable: Der Richter spricht den Angeklagten frei, but the participle is freigesprochen.