German word

frei

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivefree

Example

Der Eintritt ist frei.

Admission is free.

Illustration for frei (free)

More examples

Das Zimmer ist frei.

The room is available.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Eintritt frei

    free admission

  • Zimmer frei

    room available

  • frei haben

    have time off

Similar words

kostenlos: Requiring no payment or fee.
verfügbar: Unoccupied and ready for immediate use.
gratis: Offered or received without payment.

Definition in German

Ohne Bezahlung zugänglich; nicht kostenpflichtig.

Word origin

German frei is inherited from Old High German frī and Proto-Germanic *frijaz, with the sense of being free from restraint later extending to access without payment.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • at libertyadjective
  • availableadjective

Opposites

  • kostenpflichtigchargeableadjective
  • besetztoccupiedadjective

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