freundlich

/ˈfʁɔɪ̯ntlɪç/

adjective A1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Core Domain General Tone Positive
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: core. Domain: general. Connotation: positive.

Meaning

  1. friendly, kind

    Built from Freund (friend) + -lich.

Similar words

nett

freundlich specifically means "friendly" in manner; nett is broader and more casual, covering "nice" or "pleasant" in general.

Similar in other languages

English

amiable

Close — friendly, kind relates to amiable.

English

cordial

Close — friendly relates to cordial.

Practice

1 What does freundlich mean?

2 Fill the gap: Die Verkäuferin war sehr ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches freundlich?

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