ein alter Freund
/aɪn ˈaltɐ ˈfʁɔɪ̯nt/phrase★Intermediate— an old friend
informal
A person who has been a friend for a long time, often implying a close or longstanding relationship.
Wir haben uns vor Jahren kennengelernt, aber er ist immer noch ein alter Freund.
We met years ago, but he is still an old friend.
💡
The phrase emphasizes the duration and depth of the friendship.
Collocations
ein alter Freund und Helferan old friend and helper
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase to express a deep or long-lasting friendship, not just a casual acquaintance.
⚡Gold Rule
Formality
This phrase is informal and suitable for casual conversations.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 'ein' (a/an), 'alter' (old), and 'Freund' (friend).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to refer to someone with whom one has a longstanding and meaningful friendship.
Word Breakdown
ein
a/an
indefinite articlealter
old
adjectiveFreund
friend
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch