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freundlich

friendly

adjective FROYNT-likh Common

Also means

kind

Usage Note

freundlich is built on Freund ('friend') and is the standard word for kind, warm behaviour. It closes letters formally as mit freundlichen Grüßen ('kind regards'). Of weather it means 'pleasant', and umweltfreundlich means 'eco-friendly'.

Examples

"Die Verkäuferin war sehr freundlich."

Natural Translation

The saleswoman was very friendly.

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