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Based on friendship or in the manner of friends; benevolent, warm, and not hostile. Describes a relationship or an action.
Nach ihrer Trennung pflegen sie weiterhin ein freundschaftliches Verhältnis.
After their separation, they continue to maintain a friendly relationship.
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Refers to a sporting encounter that does not take place as part of an official competition and therefore has no effect on rankings.
Die Nationalmannschaften trennten sich in dem freundschaftlichen Länderspiel mit einem Unentschieden.
The national teams drew in the friendly international match.
The adjective 'freundschaftlich' (friendly) is derived from the noun 'die Freundschaft' (friendship). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'in the manner of a friendship'.
Er gab mir einen freundschaftlichen Rat.
He gave me a friendly piece of advice.
'Freundschaftlich' (friendly) can also be used as an adverb. It then describes the way in which an action happens and is not declined.
Die beiden Konkurrenten gingen nach dem Wettkampf freundschaftlich miteinander um.
After the competition, the two rivals treated each other in a friendly way.
In its general meaning, 'freundschaftlich' (friendly) often describes nouns such as 'ein Verhältnis' (a relationship), 'eine Beziehung' (a relationship), 'eine Atmosphäre' (an atmosphere), or 'ein Ton' (a tone).
Trotz der schwierigen Verhandlungen herrschte eine freundschaftliche Atmosphäre.
Despite the difficult negotiations, there was a friendly atmosphere.
When 'freundschaftlich' (friendly) is used in the context of sports, it means 'not as part of a competition'. Signal words for this are 'Spiel' (game), 'Begegnung' (match), or 'Länderspiel' (international match).
Vor der Weltmeisterschaft findet noch ein freundschaftliches Spiel statt.
Before the World Cup, there will be another friendly match.
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Freundlich describes a kind tone or warm behavior and is also possible between strangers. Freundschaftlich describes a relationship or action in the manner of friends. Use freundlich for a polite, pleasant interaction and freundschaftlich for personal closeness like that between friends.
Nach dem Gespräch verabschiedete sich meine langjährige Kollegin freundschaftlich von mir.
After the conversation, my longtime colleague said goodbye to me like a friend.
Nach dem Gespräch verabschiedete sich die unbekannte Kundin freundlich von mir.
After the conversation, the customer I did not know said goodbye to me in a friendly manner.
