Hey bff
The English phrase "hey bestie" can be translated into German as Hey bff.
This phrase is an informal greeting used to address a best friend.
Did you know?
- While young Germans use the English bff in texts, if you want to sound truly local, you might use the term beste(r) as a noun. In a playful or ironic way, some might even call a close friend Schatz, which literally means 'treasure' or 'darling'.
- Unlike in English where 'bestie' is often used broadly, Germans traditionally distinguish between a Freund (a true close friend) and a Bekannter (an acquaintance).
- German has a specific word Herzblatt which describes a sweetheart or a very dear friend, though it is considered old-fashioned compared to bff.
Examples in context
- Hey, bester Kumpel / beste Freundin!Hey, best buddy!
- SchatzSweetheart
Example conversation
Julia and Julian meet at a cafe.
- JuliaHey bff, schön dich zu sehen!Hey bff, great to see you!
- JulianHallo Julia, ich auch!Hello Julia, me too!
- JuliaHast du schon einen Kaffee bestellt?Have you ordered a coffee already?
- JulianNein, wir machen das jetzt gemeinsam.No, we will do that together now.
