English–German

“friend” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɔʏ̯nt/

Example

Ich treffe heute Abend meine Freunde.

I'm meeting my friends tonight.

Illustration for Freund (friend)

How to say “friend” in German

“Friend” in German is Freund.

A familiar ally who stands alongside someone in everyday life, sometimes as a romantic partner.

Full entry for Freund: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Freund

Ich habe gestern Abend einen Freund angerufen.

I called a friend yesterday evening.

Tips for using Freund

  • Mein Freund can mean either 'my male friend' or 'my boyfriend', so the intended relationship depends on context; mein fester Freund clearly indicates a boyfriend.

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