die Exfreundin
ex-girlfriend
A woman with whom someone previously had a romantic relationship that has now ended.
EXAMPLE
Meine Exfreundin und ich sind trotzdem noch befreundet.
My ex-girlfriend and I are still friends despite the breakup.
die Exfreundin
ex-girlfriend
die Exfreundin, die Exfreundinnen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Exfreundin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Exfreundinnen |
| genitive | der Exfreundin |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Exfreundin | die Exfreundinnen |
| accusative | die Exfreundin | die Exfreundinnen |
| dative | der Exfreundin | den Exfreundinnen |
| genitive | der Exfreundin | der Exfreundinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Exfreundin' (ex-girlfriend) is made up of 'Ex-' (ex-) and 'Freundin' (girlfriend). 'Ex-' indicates that the relationship existed in the past but has ended.
EXAMPLE
Seine Exfreundin arbeitet noch im selben Büro wie er.
His ex-girlfriend still works in the same office as him.
Everyday language
The word 'Exfreundin' (ex-girlfriend) is especially common in everyday language and is frequently used in personal conversations.
EXAMPLE
Er hat seiner Exfreundin zum Geburtstag gratuliert.
He wished his ex-girlfriend a happy birthday.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'sich mit der Exfreundin treffen' (to meet up with one's ex-girlfriend), 'Kontakt zur Exfreundin haben' (to be in contact with one's ex-girlfriend), and 'über die Exfreundin sprechen' (to talk about one's ex-girlfriend).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Trennung hatte er noch lange Kontakt zu seiner Exfreundin.
After the breakup, he stayed in contact with his ex-girlfriend for a long time.
In real life
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