German word

Freundschaft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯ntʃaft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfriendship

Example

In der Arbeit entstehen oft Freundschaften.

Friendships often form at work.

Illustration for Freundschaft (friendship)

More examples

Eine gute Freundschaft macht das Spielen noch schöner.

A good friendship makes playing even more fun.

Trotz eines Streits blieb ihre Freundschaft stark.

Despite a quarrel, their friendship remained strong.

Core concept

Two people remain connected through mutual trust, familiarity, and steady affection over time.

Common phrases

  • lange Freundschaften

    long friendships

  • mit jemandem Freundschaft schließen

    make friends with ___

  • tiefe Freundschaft

    deep friendship

Similar words

Freund: A particular person who regularly spends time with and supports someone.
Bekanntschaft: A shallow connection with someone recognized mainly by face or name.
Beziehung: A lasting emotional or domestic bond between partners or spouses.
Vertrautheit: A familiar, relaxed state that makes open interaction feel natural.

Definition in German

Freundschaft bezeichnet eine dauerhafte, wechselseitige Zuneigung und Vertrautheit zwischen Personen.

Word origin

Freundschaft combines Freund, meaning friend, with the suffix -schaft, which forms nouns for a state or relationship.

Usage tips

  • Freundschaft is feminine, so the definite article is die and its plural is Freundschaften.

Opposites

  • Feindschafthostilitynoun

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