Frei
Example: Nach der Prüfung fühlte sie sich endlich frei und erleichtert.
Definition
"Frei" describes the state of being free, without restrictions, obligations, or confinement, often implying a sense of liberation or relief, as in feeling unburdened or unrestricted after a challenging situation.
Etymology
The word "frei" comes from Old High German "frī", related to the English word "free". It originally meant belonging to oneself or not enslaved. Did you know that "frei" shares roots with the idea of friendship and love, highlighting freedom as a form of personal and social connection?
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"Frei" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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