English–German

“friends with” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈfʁɔʏ̯ndət/

Example

Ich bin mit ihm befreundet.

I am friends with him.

Illustration for befreundet (friends with)

How to say “friends with” in German

“Friends with” in German is befreundet.

A friendship links the people, with personal closeness and mutual familiarity rather than merely polite contact.

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

Example sentences with befreundet

Wir sind seit dem Studium befreundet.

We have been friends since our university days.

Tips for using befreundet

  • The adjective usually appears with sein and mit plus the dative, as in "mit ihm befreundet"; gut befreundet signals a closer friendship.

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