Freund

/fʁɔʏnt/

friend

Mein Freund und ich gehen heute ins Kino.

My friend and I are going to the cinema today.

informal

A person with whom one has a close, non-romantic relationship characterized by mutual affection, trust, and support.

Sie ist meine beste Freundin seit der Kindheit.

She has been my best friend since childhood.

In German, 'Freund' is typically used for male friends, while 'Freundin' is used for female friends.

Collocations

bester Freundbest friendguter Freundgood friendFreundschaftfriendship

Synonyms

Kumpel Kamerad Bekannter

Antonyms

Feind Gegner

Related Phrases

Freundschaft schließenphrase

to make friends

Freundschaft beendenphrase

to end a friendship

Pro Tip

Gender Distinction

Remember that 'Freund' is masculine, while 'Freundin' is feminine. For a gender-neutral term, use 'Freundschaft' or 'Kumpel'.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Freund' as it is a noun in German.

Word Origin

From Middle High German 'vriunt', from Old High German 'friunt', from Proto-Germanic 'frijōndz', meaning 'beloved, friend'. Related to Old English 'frēond' and Old Norse 'frændi'.

Usage Notes

In formal contexts, 'Freund' can also refer to a male partner in a romantic relationship. The plural form is 'Freunde'.

Word Breakdown

Freund

friend

root

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