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freed
Made free from captivity, coercion, or a burdensome situation and free once again.
Die aus dem überhitzten Lastwagen befreiten Hunde wurden in ein Tierheim gebracht.
The dogs freed from the overheated truck were taken to an animal shelter.
exempt
Exempt from a duty, responsibility, or rule and therefore no longer bound by it.
Wegen seiner Krankheit ist er von der Teilnahme am Sportunterricht befreit.
Because of his illness, he is exempt from taking part in physical education classes.
liberated
Relieved inwardly and free from fear, worries, or inhibitions.
Nachdem sie die Wahrheit gesagt hatte, fühlte sie sich befreit.
After telling the truth, she felt liberated.
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'Befreit' is the past participle of the verb 'befreien' (to free) and contains the root word 'frei' (free). As an adjective, it often describes a state that has been reached and therefore frequently comes after 'sein' (to be), 'werden' (to become), or 'sich fühlen' (to feel).
Nach der Operation fühlte er sich endlich befreit.
After the operation, he finally felt liberated.
'Befreit' is very often used with the preposition 'von' (from), followed by the dative. This applies both when someone is exempted from a duty and when someone is relieved of an inner burden.
Sie ist von der Teilnahme an der Prüfung befreit.
She is exempt from taking part in the exam.
Nach dem Gespräch fühlte er sich von seinen Sorgen befreit.
After the conversation, he felt free from his worries.
When referring to being freed from captivity, 'befreit' is often used with words for people, such as 'Geiseln' (hostages) or 'Gefangenen' (prisoners). Typical expressions are 'befreite Geiseln' (freed hostages) and 'befreite Gefangene' (freed prisoners).
Die befreiten Geiseln wurden von ihren Familien begrüßt.
The freed hostages were welcomed by their families.
In this meaning, 'befreit' is often used with expressions for duties, participation, or specific regulations. Common collocations are 'von der Teilnahme befreit' (exempt from participation) and 'von einer Pflicht befreit sein' (to be exempt from a duty).
Kleine Unternehmen sind von dieser Pflicht befreit.
Small businesses are exempt from this requirement.
For the inner meaning, the expression 'sich befreit fühlen' (to feel liberated) is especially typical. It often describes a sense of relief that arises after an open conversation or an important decision.
Seit er den stressigen Job gekündigt hat, fühlt er sich richtig befreit.
Since quitting his stressful job, he has felt truly liberated.
