ein alter Freund

/aɪn ˈaltɐ ˈfʁɔɪ̯nt/

an old friend

Er ist ein alter Freund von mir.

He is an old friend of mine.

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

an old acquaintance

Use this phrase to express a deep or long-lasting friendship, not just a casual acquaintance.

This phrase is informal and suitable for casual conversations.

Composed of 'ein' (a/an), 'alter' (old), and 'Freund' (friend).

This phrase is commonly used to refer to someone with whom one has a longstanding and meaningful friendship.

ein

a/an

indefinite article

alter

old

adjective

Freund

friend

noun

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