freundlich
friendly
Es beschreibt eine Person, die nett, höflich und hilfsbereit ist und anderen Menschen ein gutes Gefühl gibt.
The German word "freundlich" is an adjective meaning friendly, kind, or polite. It is derived from the noun "Freund" (friend), with the suffix -lich that forms adjectives, indicating possession of a quality. So literally, it means "having the qualities of a friend."
Similar words include:
- nett (nice)
- liebenswürdig (amiable)
- sympathisch (likeable)
Difference:
- freundlich emphasizes friendliness or kindness in behavior.
- nett is more casual and can mean simply "nice" without deeper connotation.
- liebenswürdig tends to be more formal or polite.
- sympathisch refers more to being likeable or pleasant in personality.
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Examples
Der Verkäufer war freundlich und hilfsbereit.adjective
The salesman was friendly and helpful.
Menschen sind oft freundlich zueinander.adjective
People are often friendly to each other.
Kannst du bitte freundlich antworten?adverb
Can you please answer in a friendly manner?
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