Relationships in German
"Relationships" is a German lesson for B1 level. Friendship and interpersonal relationships. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Relationships"
Independent mastery: mandatory requirement for German citizenship and permanent residency.
🎯 Exam skill: Drafting formal letters, articulating opinions, and topical discussions.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Beziehung Wir haben eine gute Beziehung. | /dee beh-TSEE-oong/ | relationship We have a good relationship. |
vertrauen Ich vertraue dir voll und ganz. | /fer-TROW-en/ | to trust I trust you completely. |
sich streiten Wir streiten uns selten. | /zikh SHTRY-ten/ | to argue Friendship is very important to me. |
sich versöhnen Sie haben sich wieder versöhnt. | /zikh fer-ZUE-nen/ | to reconcile We had an argument. |
die Freundschaft Unsere Freundschaft ist sehr wichtig. | /dee FROYNT-shahft/ | friendship They separated last month. |
der Partner Mein Partner unterstützt mich immer. | /dair PART-ner/ | partner We fell in love in Berlin. |
sich verlieben Ich habe mich in sie verliebt. | /zikh fer-LEE-ben/ | to fall in love They got married in May. |
die Verlobung Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Verlobung! | /dee fer-LOH-boong/ | engagement We respect each other. |
sich trennen Sie haben sich vor einem Jahr getrennt. | /zikh TREN-nen/ | to break up I want to spend time with you. |
unterstützen Familie sollte einander unterstützen. | /oon-ter-SHTUE-tsen/ | to support Mutual understanding is essential. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Relationships" in German?
Key words for "Relationships": die Beziehung, vertrauen, sich streiten. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (B1)?
This is a B1-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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