Friend - translation, pronunciation and examples
friend
person you like and trust
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When to use friend
Друг дал мне зонтик, когда начался дождь.
Она пригласила друга на концерт в пятницу.
friend usage examples
Друг дал мне зонтик, когда начался дождь.
A friend lent me an umbrella when it started to rain.
Она пригласила друга на концерт в пятницу.
She invited a friend to the concert on Friday.
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The base term for someone you like and trust; neutral and general.
Informal, friendly term; slightly old-fashioned or casual.
Casual and friendly, widely used in spoken US English.
Common informal term in British and Australian English for friend.
A person you trust with private matters; implies intimacy and trust.
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friend belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
friend synonyms
What's the difference between friend / pal / buddy / mate / confidant / companion
The base term for someone you like and trust; neutral and general.
My friend lives nearby.
Мой друг живёт рядом.
He's an old pal from school.
Он старый приятель со школы.
He's my buddy from college.
Он мой приятель по колледжу.
Fancy a pint, mate?
Хочешь пива, приятель?
She is my closest confidant.
Она моя ближайшая доверенная подруга.
Someone who accompanies you; can be social or travel companion, may be neutral/formal.
She was a loyal companion on the trip.
Она была верной спутницей в путешествии.
Someone who supports you or shares objectives; often used in political or strategic contexts.
The two countries are allies in trade.
Эти две страны являются союзниками в торговле.
A person you work with; emphasizes workplace relation rather than personal friendship.
She's a colleague at my company.
Она коллега по работе.
Can mean romantic partner, business partner, or teammate; ambiguous without context.
She's my business partner.
Она моя деловая партнёрша.
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How to pronounce friend and what this word means
friend translation: друг. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce friend
/ə ˈfrɛnd/
friend translation
друг
friend examples
A friend lent me an umbrella when it started to rain.
friend transcription
/ə ˈfrɛnd/, /ə ˈfrɛnd/
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Questions about this word
friend meaning: what does it mean?
person you like and trust
friend pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
friend is pronounced as /ə ˈfrɛnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
friend definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A friend lent me an umbrella when it started to rain. Translation: Друг дал мне зонтик, когда начался дождь.
Is friend part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, friend (друг) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is friend part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, friend (друг) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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