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freundliche Worte

/ˈfʁɔɪ̯ntlɪçə ˈvɔʁtə/
phrase★Intermediate— kind words
formalinformal

Words that are polite, friendly, and encouraging; expressions of kindness or goodwill.

Seine freundlichen Worte beruhigten die angespannte Atmosphäre.

His kind words calmed the tense atmosphere.

Sie schrieb ihm einen Brief mit freundlichen Worten.

She wrote him a letter with kind words.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe polite or encouraging speech in both formal and informal settings.

Collocations

freundliche Worte findento find kind wordsfreundliche Worte sagento say kind words

Synonyms

nette Wortefreundliche Äußerungenhöfliche Worte

Antonyms

harte Worteunfreundliche Worteböse Worte

Related Phrases

ein freundliches Wortphrase
a kind word
freundlich seinphrase
to be kind

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Settings

In formal settings, 'freundliche Worte' can be used to soften criticism or express appreciation.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

Always use 'freundliche Worte' to maintain a polite and respectful tone in communication.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'freundlich' (friendly) and 'Worte' (words), emphasizing the polite or encouraging nature of speech.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal speeches, to convey kindness or goodwill.

Word Breakdown

freundlich
friendly, kind
adjective
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Worte
words
noun
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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