Freund — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boyfriend noun A man or boy in an ongoing romantic relationship with someone, without being married.
- chum noun Informal: a close friend.
- crony noun A close friend.
- friend noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
- mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
Senses
Freund is used for these senses in English:
- boyfriend A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
- boyfriend A male friend.
- chum (dated) A friend; a pal.
- crony (informal, originally, Cambridge University) A close friend.
- friend (informal) An object or idea that can be used for good.
- friend (euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- loved one A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).
- mate (colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
chum — full definition
- noun Informal: a close friend.
- noun Chopped fish parts and blood scattered in the water to attract fish, such as sharks.
- verb To spend time together as friends; to socialize closely.