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mit jemandem befreundet sein
/mɪt ˈjeːmandəm bɛˈfʁɔɪ̯ntət zaɪ̯n/
to be friends with someone
Ich bin mit Anna befreundet.
I am friends with Anna.
informal
To have a friendly relationship with someone, typically involving mutual trust, companionship, and shared interests.
Wir sind seit der Schule befreundet.
We have been friends since school.
Er ist mit vielen Leuten befreundet.
He is friends with many people.
This phrase is commonly used to describe a close, non-romantic relationship.
Collocations
mit jemandem befreundet seinto be friends with someoneseit Jahren befreundet seinto have been friends for yearsgut befreundet seinto be good friends
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, you might say 'Ich bin mit jemandem befreundet,' while in informal settings, 'Wir sind Freunde' is more common.
Gold Rule
Gender Neutrality
The phrase is gender-neutral and can refer to friendships between any genders.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'befreundet' (past participle of 'befreunden', meaning 'to befriend') and 'sein' (to be), emphasizing the state of being friends.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can describe friendships of varying degrees of closeness. For very close friendships, 'beste Freunde sein' (to be best friends) is often used.
Word Breakdown
mit
with
prepositionjemandem
someone (dative case)
pronounbefreundet
befriended
adjectivesein
to be
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