German Word: freilassen
English Meaning: to release, to set free (after captivity)

Word Forms: frei, freigelassen, freigelassene, freigelassenen, freigelassener, freilasse, freilassend, freilassest, freilasset, freilasst, freilässt, freiläßt, freilaßt, freiließ, freiließe, freiließen, freiließest, freiließet, freiließt, freizulassen, laß, lasse, lassen, lassest, lasset, lasst, lässt, läßt, laßt, ließ, ließe, ließen, ließest, ließet, ließt

Example Sentences:

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Die Entführer werden die Geisel bald freilassen.
The kidnappers will release the hostage soon.
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Er wurde 24 Stunden lang festgehalten, aber dann freigelassen.
He was detained for 24 hours but then released.
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Related Words:

frei 1. free 2. vacant, not occupied Here: free, vacant, not occupied [Show Details]

lassen to allow, to leave it, to let [Show Details]

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