hallo beste Freundin
The English phrase "hello bestie" can be translated into German as hallo beste Freundin.
This phrase is an informal greeting used when speaking to a female best friend. The component beste Freundin means "best friend (female)".
Which one should you use?
The phrase hallo beste Freundin is used for a female best friend, whereas bester Freund means best friend (male).
Did you know?
- The greeting hallo has a maritime history, once serving as a way to shout to a ferryman across a river to let him know someone was waiting to be fetched.
- While hallo beste Freundin is a literal translation, German youth often use the English word 'bestie' directly in their speech.
- In some contexts, Freundin can mean both 'female friend' and 'girlfriend' depending on the possessive pronoun used.
Example conversation
Julia greets her best friend while Maximilian stands nearby.
- JuliaHallo beste Freundin, lange nicht gesehen!Hello bestie, long time no see!
- MaximilianHallo Julia! Ich habe dich vermisst.Hello Julia! I missed you.
- JuliaKomm, wir gehen zusammen zum Café.Come on, let's go to the cafe together.
- MaximilianDas ist eine super Idee!That is a great idea!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Freundin, hallo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
