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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFriends
/frɛndz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.
"She invited her friends over for a movie night." - 2
A person who supports or helps another in times of need.
"He was a true friend during her difficult times."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'friends' originates from the Old English 'frēond', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*frijōndz', meaning 'to love' or 'to befriend'. The term has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of companionship and affection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Friends" is said worldwide
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amis
Transliteration: a-mi
"Elle a invité ses amis pour une soirée cinéma."
Freunde
Transliteration: Froynd-eh
"Sie hat ihre Freunde zu einem Filmabend eingeladen."
amici
Transliteration: ah-mee-chee
"Ha invitato i suoi amici per una serata di film."
amigos
Transliteration: ah-mee-gohs
"Ella invitó a sus amigos para una noche de películas."
amigos
Transliteration: ah-mee-goos
"Ela convidou os amigos para uma noite de filmes."
दोस्त
Transliteration: dost
"उसने अपने दोस्तों को फिल्म रात के लिए बुलाया।"
朋友
Transliteration: péngyǒu
"她邀请了她的朋友们来看电影。"
친구
Transliteration: chin-gu
"그녀는 친구들을 영화 밤에 초대했습니다."
友達
Transliteration: tomodachi
"彼女は友達を映画の夜に招待しました。"
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