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“free” in German

German

Alsobefreien · kostenlos · kostenfrei · unentgeltlich

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁaɪ̯/

Example

Der Eintritt ist frei.

Admission is free.

Illustration for frei (free)

How to say “free” in German

“Free” in German is frei.

An open path with nothing restricting movement, access, or use.

Full entry for frei: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with frei

Das Zimmer ist frei.

The room is available.

Tips for using frei

  • In signs, the noun determines the sense: Eintritt frei means free admission, while Parkplatz frei means an available parking space.

Other German words for “free”

Die Soldaten befreiten die Gefangenen.

The soldiers freed the prisoners.

Der kostenlose Kaffee ist beliebt.

The free coffee is popular.

Die kostenfreie Lieferung kommt morgen.

The free delivery will arrive tomorrow.

Die Organisation bietet unentgeltliche Hilfe an.

The organization offers free assistance.

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