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German
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from English boyfriend.
Pronunciation
Noun
Boyfriend m (strong, genitive Boyfriends, plural Boyfriends)
- (slang) boyfriend
- Synonyms: Freund, Partner
- Coordinate term: Girlfriend
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Usage notes
- Unlike Freund, Boyfriend is restricted to romantic partners, and cannot refer to a platonic friend.
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