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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesदोस्त
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dost
"उसने अपने दोस्तों को फिल्म रात के लिए बुलाया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.
"She invited her friends over for a movie night." - 2
A person who supports or helps another in times of need.
"He was a true friend during her difficult times."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'friends' originates from the Old English 'frēond', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*frijōndz', meaning 'to love' or 'to befriend'. The term has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of companionship and affection.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Friends"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Friends" is said worldwide
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amis
Transliteration: a-mi
"Elle a invité ses amis pour une soirée cinéma."
Freunde
Transliteration: Froynd-eh
"Sie hat ihre Freunde zu einem Filmabend eingeladen."
amici
Transliteration: ah-mee-chee
"Ha invitato i suoi amici per una serata di film."
amigos
Transliteration: ah-mee-gohs
"Ella invitó a sus amigos para una noche de películas."
amigos
Transliteration: ah-mee-goos
"Ela convidou os amigos para uma noite de filmes."
दोस्त
Transliteration: dost
"उसने अपने दोस्तों को फिल्म रात के लिए बुलाया।"
朋友
Transliteration: péngyǒu
"她邀请了她的朋友们来看电影。"
친구
Transliteration: chin-gu
"그녀는 친구들을 영화 밤에 초대했습니다."
友達
Transliteration: tomodachi
"彼女は友達を映画の夜に招待しました。"
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