Sie ist ein freier Mensch
She is a free person
Language note: The term 'freier Mensch' is used to emphasize autonomy.
Culture note: Germany places high value on personal autonomy and self-determination.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sie
[zee]
she
Refers to a female person previously mentioned.
Sie ist hier.
She is here.
ist
[ist]
is
Third person singular present tense of 'to be'.
Sie ist glücklich.
She is happy.
ein
[ine]
a
An article used before a consonant sound.
Das ist ein Apfel.
That is an apple.
freier
[fry-er]
free
Not under the control of another; not in captivity.
Er ist frei.
He is free.
Mensch
[mensh]
human/person
A human being.
Ein Mensch lebt.
A human lives.
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