die Freikarte
free ticket
An admission ticket for an event (e.g., cinema, concert, theater) that you do not have to pay for.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe zwei Freikarten für das Konzert am Samstag gewonnen.
I won two free tickets for the concert on Saturday.
die Freikarte
free ticket
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is a simple compound of 'frei' (free) and 'die Karte' (ticket). It literally means a 'free ticket,' that is, an admission ticket that costs nothing.
EXAMPLE
Für die Premiere des Films gibt es keine Tickets zu kaufen, sondern nur Freikarten.
There are no tickets to buy for the film premiere, only free tickets.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Freikarte' (free ticket) are 'bekommen' (to get), 'gewinnen' (to win), 'verlosen' (to raffle off), or 'haben' (to have).
EXAMPLE
Ich hatte Glück und habe beim Radiogewinnspiel zwei Freikarten gewonnen.
I was lucky and won two free tickets in the radio contest.
Use with 'für'
To say what the free ticket is valid for, you use the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Hast du noch eine Freikarte für das Fußballspiel am Sonntag?
Do you still have a free ticket for the football match on Sunday?
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