How to Say “Catch Up With Friends” in German

sich mit Freunden austauschen
To catch up with friends in German is to say sich mit Freunden austauschen.
This phrase is often used in contexts where people want to share news, updates or opinions rather than just hanging out physically.

Which one should you use?

sich mit Freunden austauschen implies a substantive conversation to update each other, whereas sich mit Freunden treffen focuses more broadly on the act of meeting or gathering.

Did you know?

  • Be careful not to use the verb aufholen to mean catching up on social news, as this word is reserved for making up lost physical distance or catching up on missed work.
  • While sich mit Freunden austauschen describes a meaningful exchange, Germans use the word quatschen for a superficial 'catch up' that implies chatting about nothing in particular.
  • The verb austauschen is also used for swapping physical objects, such as when you trade a broken part for a new one.

Examples in context

  • Ich möchte mich gerne mit meinen Freunden treffen und schauen, wie es ihnen geht.
    I would like to meet up with my friends and see how they're doing.
  • Es wird schön sein, meine Freunde endlich wiederzusehen und gemeinsam Zeit zu verbringen.
    It will be great to see my friends again and spend time together.
  • Lass uns demnächst mal wieder was trinken gehen und uns mit den anderen Freunden treffen.
    Let's grab a drink sometime soon and meet up with the other friends.
  • Ich möchte mich mal wieder mit meinen alten Freunden austauschen.
    I want to catch up with my old friends again.
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