A1 Collocation Neutral

Make a friend.

Form a friendship

Bedeutung

To become friends with someone new.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Americans are often very friendly and may call someone a 'friend' quickly, even if they just met. Germans often distinguish between 'Bekannte' (acquaintances) and 'Freunde' (true friends), so 'making a friend' is a more serious process.

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Plural is better

When in doubt, use 'make friends'. It sounds more natural in most contexts.

Bedeutung

To become friends with someone new.

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Plural is better

When in doubt, use 'make friends'. It sounds more natural in most contexts.

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

I am trying to ______ a friend in my new neighborhood.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: make

The correct collocation is 'make a friend'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

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Aufgabensammlung

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Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

I am trying to ______ a friend in my new neighborhood.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: make

The correct collocation is 'make a friend'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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No, 'do' is for tasks. 'Make' is for creating relationships.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Make friends

specialized form

To socialize generally.

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Strike up a friendship

similar

To start a friendship quickly.

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