This is the 2428th most frequent Dutch word.
vrijgelaten
"Vrijgelaten" means "released" or "set free" in English.
In this sentence, 'vrijgelaten' is used in the passive form to indicate that someone has been set free or released from captivity.
De gevangene werd na twintig jaar vrijgelaten.
The prisoner was released after twenty years.
Here, 'vrijgelaten' refers to letting something go back to a natural state or habitat, often used for animals.
De vogel die we vorige week gevonden hadden, hebben we weer vrijgelaten.
The bird we found last week, we have released again.
In this sentence, 'vrijgelaten' is used metaphorically to convey expressing or letting go of emotions or thoughts.