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friendship
A relationship between people based on mutual affection, trust, and appreciation.
Ihre tiefe Freundschaft hat schon viele schwierige Zeiten überstanden.
Their deep friendship has already survived many difficult times.
The word 'Freundschaft' (friendship) consists of 'Freund' (friend) and the ending '-schaft' (-ship). The suffix '-schaft' forms abstract nouns that describe a state or relationship — here, the state of being friends.
Für mich ist Vertrauen die Basis jeder Freundschaft.
For me, trust is the basis of every friendship.
To describe the beginning of a friendship, German uses the fixed expression 'Freundschaft schließen' (to make friends). The person you become friends with is connected with the preposition 'mit' (+ dative).
Er kann sehr schnell mit neuen Leuten Freundschaft schließen.
He can make friends with new people very quickly.
'Freundschaft' (friendship) is often combined with certain verbs that describe its development. Common verbs are 'eine Freundschaft pflegen' (to maintain a friendship), 'eine Freundschaft beenden' (to end a friendship), or 'eine Freundschaft aufbauen' (to build a friendship).
Es ist wichtig, seine Freundschaften gut zu pflegen.
It is important to maintain your friendships well.
love
'die Liebe' and 'die Freundschaft' both describe a close positive relationship between people. 'Liebe' is usually stronger and deeper and can be meant romantically, within a family, or very emotionally. 'Freundschaft' means a relationship with trust, closeness, and mutual appreciation, but normally without a romantic meaning. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with affection. When it is about partners, family, or very deep feelings, 'Liebe' often fits. When it is about good friends and trust, 'Freundschaft' is more natural.
Aus der gemeinsamen Reise ist eine echte Freundschaft entstanden.
A real friendship grew out of their trip together.
Die Liebe zu seiner Tochter gibt ihm viel Kraft.
The love for his daughter gives him a lot of strength.