frei|kommen
Translation
to be released, to get free, to get a day off
Examples
Der Gefangene wird bald freikommen.
The prisoner will be released soon.
Ich hoffe, ich komme am Freitag frei.
I hope I get Friday off.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to get free from sth. He got free from prison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entlassen werden (to be released), frei haben (to have off); Antonym: eingesperrt werden (to be locked up)
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'kommen' (to come). Literally 'to come free'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'coming free' from a difficult situation or from work.