German word

freundschaftlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯ntʃaftlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivefriendly

Example

Wir hatten ein freundschaftliches Gespräch.

We had a friendly conversation.

Illustration for freundschaftlich (friendly)

More examples

Zwischen den Abteilungen herrschte eine freundschaftliche Atmosphäre.

A friendly atmosphere prevailed between the departments.

Core concept

A warm connection in which both sides interact with the trust and openness of friends.

Common phrases

  • freundschaftlicher Umgang

    friendly relations

  • freundschaftliche Atmosphäre

    friendly atmosphere

  • freundschaftlich gesinnt

    friendly-minded

Similar words

freundlich: Pleasant, kind, and easy to deal with.
herzlich: Expressing genuine warmth and heartfelt affection.
vertraut: Familiar and reassuring because of regular contact.

Definition in German

Eine auf Freundschaft beruhende, herzliche Beziehung oder Atmosphäre beschreibt.

Word origin

Freundschaftlich is a derived adjective based on Freundschaft, with -lich marking the quality or relation associated with friendship.

Usage tips

  • Freundschaftlich can describe relations between groups or countries as well as personal interactions, while freundlich is more general.

Opposites

  • feindselighostileadjective
  • kühlreservedadjective

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