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masculine

fʁɔɪ̯nt

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Translation

the friend; boyfriend

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Word origin

From Old High German friunt, originally the present participle of a verb meaning 'to love', the same Germanic root that gives English friend.

Origin
Old High German
Root
friunt
English cognates
friend

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralFreunde

Examples

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He is my best friend.

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She has many friends at school.

?

Do you already have a boyfriend?

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Freund: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: Words 161-170.