German Conversation · Level 136
30 words
German word
Freilassung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounrelease
Example
Nach der Freilassung atmete die Familie erleichtert auf.
After the release, the family breathed a sigh of relief.
More examples
Nach dem Beschluss des Gerichts erfolgte die Freilassung der Geiseln.
After the court's decision, the release of the hostages took place.
Core concept
A person steps out of confinement as a barrier or restraint is removed.
Common phrases
vorzeitige Freilassung
early release
Freilassung der Geiseln
release of the hostages
bedingungslose Freilassung
unconditional release
Similar words
Entlassung: Official departure from a hospital or workplace to resume everyday life.
Haftentlassung: Release from criminal detention and permission to leave the facility.
Befreiung: Relief from outside pressure or a burden that has limited freedom.
Definition in German
Freilassung ist der Vorgang, durch den jemand aus Haft entlassen oder aus einer Beschränkung befreit wird.
Word origin
Freilassung is formed from the adjective frei, meaning free, and lassen, meaning let or leave, with the noun ending -ung.
Usage tips
- Freilassung usually concerns release from custody or a restriction, while Entlassung often means dismissal or discharge from a job or institution.
Other meanings
- dischargenoun
Opposites
- Haftdetentionnoun
Related words
- freilassbarreleasableadjective
- Freilassungsbeschlussrelease ordernoun