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die Freiheiten

freedoms, liberties, privileges

Wir genießen viele Freiheiten.

We enjoy many freedoms.

Er nimmt sich zu viele Freiheiten heraus.

He takes too many liberties.

to enjoy freedoms ((et4)) We enjoy many freedoms in this country.

to take liberties ((sich3 et4 herausnehmen)) He takes too many liberties at work.

Synonyms: Rechte (rights), Privilegien (privileges); Antonyms: Einschränkungen (restrictions), Pflichten (duties)

From 'frei' (free) + '-heit' (a suffix indicating a state or quality, like '-hood' or '-ness') + '-en' (plural ending). So, 'freenesses' or 'free-hoods'.

Think of having the 'freedom' to do many different things. Each one is a 'Freiheit'.

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