German Conversation · Level 164
30 words
German word
freigeben
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfraɪ̯ˌgeːbən/
Meaning
- verbpublish
Example
Ich gebe das Dokument frei.
I am publishing the document.
More examples
Ich gebe das Dokument erst nach Prüfung frei.
I publish the document only after review.
Core concept
A controlled release changes a private or locked resource into something available to others without necessarily making it public.
Common phrases
Datei freigeben
publish a file
Dokument freigeben
publish a document
Similar words
veröffentlichen: Presents material publicly so that many people can read or learn about it.
zugänglich machen: Makes information or an item available for people to access and use.
freischalten: Enables a feature or permission for specified people or under set conditions.
Definition in German
jemandem erlauben, etwas zu benutzen oder einzusehen
Word origin
Freigeben is a Germanic compound of frei and geben whose literal sense of giving free access developed into releasing, authorizing, and making something available.
Usage tips
- Freigeben does not always mean public publication: "für bestimmte Personen freigeben" limits access, whereas "veröffentlichen" normally presents material to the public.