frei

A1

free

English meaning
free

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frei in a sentence

Ist der Platz noch frei?

Is the seat still free?

Comparative and superlative

frei → freier → am freiesten

Word family

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Where frei comes from

mittelhochdeutsch vrī, althochdeutsch frī, germanisch *frijaz, *frija - ‚mit freiem Halse‘ (über den freien Menschen im Gegensatz zu Sklaven). Das Wort ist seit dem 8. Jahrhundert belegt.

Words that go with frei

Questions about frei

What is the comparative of frei?

frei → freier → am freiesten.

What does frei mean in English?

frei means "free". For example: "Ist der Platz noch frei?" — "Is the seat still free?"

What level is frei in German?

frei is a A1 word — a1 — beginner.

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