freilassen

[ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩]

/[ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩]/ verb

The verdict

“freilassen” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #37,521 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#37,521
frequency rank, German
10
letters
14
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein Lebewesen in die Freiheit entlassen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

freilassen vs Freilassung
73% similar
freilassen vs freigelassen
83% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for freilassen
PropertyValue
Headwordfreilassen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#37,521
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “freilassen” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). freilassen lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for freilassen is 10 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #37,521 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for freilassen, with forms such as "ferilassen", "ffreilassen", and "freialssen". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "Freilassung", "freigelassen", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is freilassen, spelled F-R-E-I-L-A-S-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein Lebewesen in die Freiheit entlassen
  2. 2
    einen Sklaven aus der Sklaverei entlassen

Synonyms

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This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ferilassen,ffreilassen,freialssen,freilasen,freilasesn,freilassenn,freilassne,freilaßen,freillassen,freilsasen,freliassen,frielassen,frreilassen,rfeilassen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of freilassen - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ferilassen2ffreilassen1freialssen2freilasen1freilasesn2freilassenn1freilassne2freilaßen2
Edit distance from "freilassen"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "freilassen"?
"freilassen" is spelled F-R-E-I-L-A-S-S-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩].
What does "freilassen" mean?
As a verb, "freilassen" means: ein Lebewesen in die Freiheit entlassen
What words are commonly confused with "freilassen"?
"freilassen" is commonly confused with "Freilassung", "freigelassen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "freilassen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "freilassen" is [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "freilassen" come from?
"freilassen" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “freilassen”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is F-R-E-I-L-A-S-S-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌlasn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Freilassung” - see the side-by-side comparison. freilassen vs Freilassung
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list