kreisfreie
Translation
independent (city), not belonging to a district, district-free
Examples
Hamburg ist eine kreisfreie Stadt.
Hamburg is an independent city.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) is a kreisfrei/independent city ((Noun)) is an independent city Hamburg ist eine kreisfreie Stadt.
Similar Words
unabhängig (independent), autonom (autonomous)
Etymology
From 'Kreis' (district) and 'frei' (free). Literally 'district-free'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a city that is 'free' from the surrounding 'Kreis' (district/circle).