gemeinfrei
Translation
public domain, royalty-free
Examples
Dieses Bild ist gemeinfrei.
This picture is in the public domain.
Man kann gemeinfreie Musik kostenlos nutzen.
You can use public domain music for free.
Grammar Patterns
to be + ((public domain)) (as a predicate) This work is public domain.
((public domain)) + Noun (before a noun) a public domain software
Similar Words
Synonyms: lizenzfrei (license-free); Antonyms: urheberrechtlich geschützt (copyrighted)
Etymology
Composed of 'gemein' (common) and 'frei' (free). It literally means 'free for the community'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'gemein' (common/public) + 'frei' (free). Something free for the public is in the public domain.