Relationships: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Relationships". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR B1 level and relevant for "friendship and interpersonal relationships".
"Relationships" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Beziehung | /dee beh-TSEE-oong/ | relationship | Wir haben eine gute Beziehung.We have a good relationship. |
| vertrauen | /fer-TROW-en/ | to trust | Ich vertraue dir voll und ganz.I trust you completely. |
| sich streiten | /zikh SHTRY-ten/ | to argue | Wir streiten uns selten.Friendship is very important to me. |
| sich versöhnen | /zikh fer-ZUE-nen/ | to reconcile | Sie haben sich wieder versöhnt.We had an argument. |
| die Freundschaft | /dee FROYNT-shahft/ | friendship | Unsere Freundschaft ist sehr wichtig.They separated last month. |
| der Partner | /dair PART-ner/ | partner | Mein Partner unterstützt mich immer.We fell in love in Berlin. |
| sich verlieben | /zikh fer-LEE-ben/ | to fall in love | Ich habe mich in sie verliebt.They got married in May. |
| die Verlobung | /dee fer-LOH-boong/ | engagement | Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Verlobung!We respect each other. |
| sich trennen | /zikh TREN-nen/ | to break up | Sie haben sich vor einem Jahr getrennt.I want to spend time with you. |
| unterstützen | /oon-ter-SHTUE-tsen/ | to support | Familie sollte einander unterstützen.Mutual understanding is essential. |
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Which German words relate to "Relationships"?
Most useful: die Beziehung, vertrauen, sich streiten and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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