German word

Freundeskreis

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯ndəsˌkʁaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncircle of friends

Example

Durch die Arbeit hat sie einen neuen Freundeskreis gefunden.

Through her work, she found a new circle of friends.

Illustration for Freundeskreis (circle of friends)

More examples

Mein Freundeskreis trifft sich regelmäßig.

My circle of friends meets regularly.

Core concept

A connected group of friends whose shared relationships form a familiar social circle.

Common phrases

  • ein enger Freundeskreis

    a close circle of friends

  • den Freundeskreis erweitern

    expand one's circle of friends

  • im Freundeskreis

    in one's circle of friends

Similar words

Freunde: A group of people with close, personal friendships.
Bekanntenkreis: A social circle of acquaintances who keep in touch occasionally.
Clique: A small, tightly bonded group that rarely admits outsiders.
Freundesgruppe: A group of friends who meet or take part in activities together.

Definition in German

Eine Gruppe von Personen, die durch Freundschaft verbunden sind und regelmäßig Kontakt oder gemeinsame Aktivitäten haben.

Word origin

Freundeskreis is a compound of Freund, 'friend', and Kreis, 'circle' or 'group', referring to a circle formed by friends.

Usage tips

  • Freundeskreis is masculine, with the plural Freundeskreise; the compound is written as one capitalized noun.

Other meanings

  • social circlenoun

Opposites

  • Isolationisolationnoun
  • Alleinseinbeing alonenoun

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