ex-boyfriend
der Exfreund, die Exfreunde
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ex-boyfriend
A former boyfriend or romantic partner with whom one had a romantic relationship that has since ended.
Ihr Exfreund arbeitet noch in derselben Firma wie sie.
Her ex-boyfriend still works at the same company as she does.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Exfreunde |
| genitive | des Exfreundes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Exfreund | die Exfreunde |
| accusative | den Exfreund | die Exfreunde |
| dative | dem Exfreund | den Exfreunden |
| genitive | des Exfreundes des Exfreunds | der Exfreunde |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Exfreund' is made up of 'Ex-' and 'Freund' (boyfriend). 'Ex-' indicates a former relationship or former role that has since ended.
Ihr Exfreund lebt inzwischen in einer anderen Stadt.
Her ex-boyfriend now lives in another city.
The word is mainly used in spoken everyday language and in personal texts. It is especially suitable for conversations about private relationships.
Sie möchte heute nicht über ihren Exfreund sprechen.
She doesn't want to talk about her ex-boyfriend today.
Common collocations include 'den Exfreund treffen' (to meet one's ex-boyfriend), 'mit dem Exfreund sprechen' (to talk to one's ex-boyfriend), and 'sich mit dem Exfreund versöhnen' (to reconcile with one's ex-boyfriend). After 'mit', 'Exfreund' is in the dative case.
Nach der Trennung wollte sie nicht mehr mit ihrem Exfreund sprechen.
After the breakup, she no longer wanted to talk to her ex-boyfriend.
