English–German

“relieved” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈfʁaɪ̯t/

Example

Nach der Prüfung fühlte ich mich befreit.

After the exam, I felt relieved.

Illustration for befreit (relieved)

How to say “relieved” in German

“Relieved” in German is befreit.

A person steps out from under a heavy load, rule, or danger and can move freely.

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

Example sentences with befreit

Nach dem Freispruch stand der Angeklagte befreit da.

After the acquittal, the defendant stood there looking relieved.

Tips for using befreit

  • With a source of release, befreit normally takes von plus the dative, as in von einer Pflicht befreit.

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