Freundlich
Example: Die freundlichen Nachbarn helfen uns oft im Garten.
Definition
"Freundlich" describes a kind and pleasant attitude or behavior toward others, showing warmth and goodwill. It often refers to people or actions that are helpful, polite, and considerate, such as in the phrase 'Die freundlichen Nachbarn helfen uns oft im Garten,' meaning the friendly neighbors often help us in the garden.
Etymology
The word "freundlich" comes from the German root "Freund," meaning friend, combined with the suffix "-lich," which is similar to '-ly' in English. Did you know that "freundlich" literally means 'in a friendly manner' or 'like a friend'? It reflects how the concept of friendship shaped the adjective for kindness and warmth.
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"Freundlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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