Freiheit
/ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/feminine
Liberty in German is Freiheit.
Freiheit is used to describe both political liberty and the general state of being free. For example, you can use the phrase Freiheit genießen to mean enjoying liberty.
Meaning: condition of being free (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Freiheit is feminine and takes the feminine article die. The adjective form of the noun is frei.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/
Did you know?
- In German, Freiheit can be used as a synonym for 'leisure' or 'time off'. For example, frei haben refers to having a day off from work rather than political liberty.
- In a historical context, the Freiheitsbaum or 'liberty tree' was a symbol of freedom and revolution in German-speaking lands during the late 18th century.
- Historically, the root of Freiheit did not mean 'political liberty' but referred to someone who was 'free-born' and not a serf or slave.
Examples in context
- Das ist die Freiheitsstatue.This is the Statue of Liberty.This sentence is useful for identifying the Statue of Liberty using Freiheit.Tatoeba #13398593 by Waldelfe, translation #8401082 by Amastan
- Die Freiheitsstatue steht in New York.The Statue of Liberty is located in New York.This sentence is useful for stating the location of the Statue of Liberty using Freiheit.Tatoeba #12858053 by Waldelfe, translation #599043 by CK
- Die Liebe zur Freiheit hat uns hergebracht.The love of liberty brought us here.This sentence is useful for expressing how a love for liberty brought people to a place using Freiheit.Tatoeba #630400 by BraveSentry, translation #437523 by jerom
- Die Freiheit ist ein grundlegendes Menschenrecht.Liberty is a fundamental human right.
- Wir kämpfen für die Freiheit aller Menschen.We fight for the liberty of all people.
- Die Bevölkerung strebt nach Unabhängigkeit und Freiheit.The population strives for independence and liberty.
- Wir sollten das Leben in vollen Zügen und mit Freiheit genießen.We should live life to the fullest and enjoy liberty.
- Er reist gerne und genießt die Freiheit, neue Orte zu entdecken.He enjoys traveling and the freedom to explore new places.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are discussing their values in a park.
- JulianWas bedeutet Freiheit für dich?What does liberty mean to you?
- HannahIch glaube, Freiheit ist die wichtigste Sache.I believe liberty is the most important thing.
- JulianDas sehe ich auch so, Hannah.I see it the same way, Hannah.
- HannahWir sollten diese Freiheit immer schätzen.We should always value this liberty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liberty” translations and entries Freiheit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
