German - English (British) translations for "Freund"
"Freund" German translation
Translation
friend
Definition
Freund is a German noun that translates to friend in English. It refers to a person who is close to you, with whom you share a bond of mutual affection, trust, and support.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: friend
Mein Freund und ich gehen oft zusammen ins Kino.
My friend and I often go to the movies together.
Meaning: boyfriend
Ich habe einen neuen Freund.
I have a new boyfriend.
Meaning: mate
Er ist mein bester Freund.
He is my best mate.
Meaning: companion
Mein Hund ist mein treuer Freund.
My dog is my loyal companion.
Meaning: ally
Wir sind Freunde im Kampf gegen die Ungerechtigkeit.
We are allies in the fight against injustice.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Mein Freund heißt Max.
My friend's name is Max.
A1: Ich gehe mit meinem Freund ins Kino.
I am going to the cinema with my friend.
A2: Meine Freundin wohnt in Berlin.
My girlfriend lives in Berlin.
B1: Mein bester Freund hat mir beim Umzug geholfen.
My best friend helped me with the move.
B1: Ich habe gestern meinen alten Freund wiedergetroffen.
Yesterday, I met my old friend again.
B2: Seitdem ich umgezogen bin, habe ich nicht mehr so viele Freunde wie früher.
Since I moved, I don't have as many friends as before.
C1: Wir sind seit der Kindheit befreundet und haben schon viel zusammen erlebt.
We have been friends since childhood and have experienced a lot together.
C1: Er ist ein verlässlicher Freund, auf den man sich immer verlassen kann.
He is a reliable friend that you can always count on.
C2: Trotz unserer unterschiedlichen Meinungen sind wir gute Freunde geblieben.
Despite our different opinions, we have remained good friends.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The concept of friendship is highly valued in German culture, and the word Freund reflects this importance. Germans tend to have fewer friends than people from other cultures, but their friendships are often deeper and more meaningful. A Freund is someone who you can rely on in good times and bad, and who will always be there for you when you need them.
In addition to its literal meaning, Freund can also be used in a more general sense to refer to someone who is friendly or kind. For example, if you meet someone for the first time and they are polite and helpful, you might describe them as freundlich (friendly) or freundlich gesinnt (kind-hearted).
It's worth noting that the word Freund has both masculine and feminine forms: Freund (masculine) and Freundin (feminine). The plural form is Freunde, which can refer to a group of male friends or a mixed-gender group.