die Befreiung
Translation
liberation, release, emancipation, exemption
Examples
Die Befreiung der Stadt wurde gefeiert.
The liberation of the city was celebrated.
Er kämpfte für die Befreiung der Gefangenen.
He fought for the liberation of the prisoners.
Sie beantragte eine Befreiung von der Gebühr.
She applied for an exemption from the fee.
Grammar Patterns
the liberation/exemption ((from sth.)) die Befreiung von et3 The liberation from slavery was a long process.
the liberation/release ((from sth.)) die Befreiung aus et3 He succeeded in his liberation from prison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freilassung (release), Erlösung (redemption); Antonyms: Gefangenschaft (captivity), Unterdrückung (oppression)
Etymology
From the verb 'befreien' (to free). It's composed of the prefix 'be-' + 'frei' (free) + verb ending '-en'. The suffix '-ung' creates a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
'Be free' sounds like 'Befrei-'. The '-ung' ending signifies the act of becoming free.