die Unfreiheit
Translation
unfreedom, lack of freedom, captivity, bondage
Examples
Er lebte jahrelang in politischer Unfreiheit.
He lived for years in political unfreedom.
Grammar Patterns
to live in ((unfreedom)) Viele Menschen leben in Unfreiheit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gefangenschaft (captivity), Knechtschaft (servitude); Antonym: Freiheit (freedom)
Etymology
Formed from the negative prefix 'Un-' and 'Freiheit' (freedom).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'Un-' in German often creates an opposite, just like 'un-' in English. So, 'Unfreiheit' is the opposite of 'Freiheit' (freedom).