befreien
rid
Meaning of befreien
etwas von Lästigem säubern, z. B. das Haus von Mäusen
to remove something unwanted
Pronunciation
befreien with English translation
befreien usage examples
Wir befreien den Garten von Unkraut.
We're ridding the garden of weeds.
Das Mittel befreit das Haus von Mäusen.
The product rids the house of mice.
befreien synonyms
What's the difference between befreien, beseitigen, entfernen, abschaffen, entledigen, erledigen, vermeiden, and beseitigen von
To remove or eliminate something unwanted, such as a problem, obstacle, or cause.
To take something away or remove it, physically or formally; a broad neutral term.
To abolish or do away with something official, such as a law, rule, or institution.
To get rid of something; often formal or literary, with the sense of removing something no longer wanted.
To deal with, complete, or finish something; in the sense of 'getting rid of', it is neutral and conversational.
To get rid of someone or something; a very common and direct colloquial expression.
Advanced: broader words
To avoid something or prevent it from happening; not exactly 'remove', but rather stop it in advance.
Elimination of something; the form with the preposition sounds heavy and is rarely used, often in formal or technical contexts.
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Questions about this word
What does befreien mean?
to remove something unwanted
How do you pronounce befreien?
befreien is pronounced [bəˈfʁaɪ̯ən].
How is befreien used in a sentence?
We're ridding the garden of weeds. Translation: Wir befreien den Garten von Unkraut.
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