German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Kind" in German: freundlich
freundlich
Note: also: nett
Kind in German is freundlich. Say Sei freundlich or Das war freundlich von dir. Nett is a softer everyday near-synonym for nice.
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How to pronounce freundlich
Say it
FROYND-likh
/ˈfʁɔʏ̯ntlɪç/
FROYND-likh. Eu like oy, soft ch at the end.
"Kind" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| freundlich | kind / friendly Core adjective. | Core adjective. |
| sehr freundlich | very kind Polite thanks. | Polite thanks. |
| freundlich von dir | kind of you Appreciation. | Appreciation. |
| nett | nice Softer alternative. | Softer alternative. |
How to use freundlich in real life
- 1Thanking a stranger
Das ist sehr freundlich von Ihnen.
That is very kind of you.
Freundlich von Ihnen.
- 2Describing staff
Die Bedienung war echt freundlich.
The server was really kind.
War freundlich.
- 3Parent advice
Sei freundlich zu deinem Bruder.
Be kind to your brother.
Sei freundlich.
Mistakes English speakers make with freundlich
Incorrect: Er ist kind.
Correct: Er ist freundlich. / Er ist nett.
Do not use English kind; use freundlich.
Incorrect: eine freundlich Person
Correct: eine freundliche Person
Add -e before feminine nouns after eine.
Good to know
Sehr freundlich is a classic polite thank-you after help in shops. Freundlich covers both kind and friendly; tone decides how warm it feels.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After someone holds a door
ChatPal
Danke, das war freundlich.
Thanks, that was kind.
You
Gern. Freundlich geht schnell.
Gladly. Being kind is quick.
ChatPal
Stimmt. Die Stadt braucht freundliche Leute.
True. The city needs kind people.
You
Dann bleiben wir freundlich heute.
Then we'll stay kind today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kind" in German
Kind vs nice?
Freundlich is the headword; nett is a softer everyday nice.
That was kind of you?
Das war freundlich von dir/Ihnen.
Be kind!
Sei freundlich!
Noun form?
Die Freundlichkeit.
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