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"Girlfriend" in German: Freundin

die Freundin

Say it: FROYNT-infeminine · die Freundinnoun/ˈfʁɔʏndɪn/

Girlfriend in German is die Freundin. Meine Freundin usually means my girlfriend. For a female friend say eine Freundin von mir when you need clarity.

Introduction

Das ist meine Freundin, Lea.
This is my girlfriend, Lea.
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How to pronounce Freundin

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FROYNT-in

/ˈfʁɔʏndɪn/

FROYNT-in. Eu like oy. Soft -in ending.

"Girlfriend" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
meine Freundinmy girlfriend / my (female) friend

Context decides.

feste Freundinsteady girlfriend

Clearer relationship word.

Partnerinpartner

Neutral alternative.

eine Freundin von mira friend of mine

Avoids romance reading.

How to use Freundin in real life

  1. 1Introduction

    Das ist meine Freundin, Lea.

    This is my girlfriend, Lea.

    Couple context.

  2. 2Travel plans

    Meine Freundin und ich fliegen im Mai.

    My girlfriend and I are flying in May.

    Clear pair.

  3. 3Photo chat

    Auf dem Foto steht meine Freundin links.

    In the photo my girlfriend is on the left.

    Everyday reference.

Mistakes English speakers make with Freundin

Incorrect: Das ist mein Girlfriend.

Correct: Das ist meine Freundin.

Use Freundin.

Incorrect: mein Freundin

Correct: meine Freundin

Feminine: meine.

Good to know

Like Freund, Freundin needs context. Germans often clarify with zusammen, Partnerin, or eine Freundin von mir. In introductions, tone and body language do a lot of work.

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Buying concert tickets for two

  1. ChatPal

    Kaufst du zwei Karten für dich und deine Freundin?

    Are you buying two tickets for you and your girlfriend?

  2. You

    Genau. Meine Freundin mag die Band total.

    Exactly. My girlfriend totally likes the band.

  3. ChatPal

    Nice. Sitzt deine Freundin gern vorne?

    Nice. Does your girlfriend like sitting near the front?

  4. You

    Ja, möglichst nah zur Bühne.

    Yes, as close to the stage as possible.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Girlfriend" in German

Does Freundin always mean girlfriend?

No. It can mean a female friend. Context matters.

How do you say boyfriend?

Der Freund.

What is a clearer romance word?

Meine feste Freundin or meine Partnerin.

What is the plural?

Freundinnen.

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