Girlfriend: meaning, definitions and examples
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girlfriend
[ ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛnd ]
romantic relationship
A girlfriend is a female partner in a romantic relationship. She is someone with whom you share a deep connection, affection, and emotional intimacy. Girlfriends provide support, companionship, and love in a romantic context.
Synonyms
companion, partner, significant other
Examples of usage
- I love spending time with my girlfriend.
- She is my girlfriend, and I care about her deeply.
informal usage
In informal usage, a girlfriend can refer to a female friend. This is not in a romantic context but rather a platonic friendship between two females.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's not just my coworker, she's also my girlfriend.
- I'm meeting up with my girlfriends for lunch.
Translations
Translations of the word "girlfriend" in other languages:
🇵🇹 namorada
🇮🇳 प्रेमिका
🇩🇪 Freundin
🇮🇩 pacar perempuan
🇺🇦 подруга
🇵🇱 dziewczyna
🇯🇵 彼女 (かのじょ)
🇫🇷 petite amie
🇪🇸 novia
🇹🇷 kız arkadaş
🇰🇷 여자친구 (yeojachingu)
🇸🇦 صديقة
🇨🇿 přítelkyně
🇸🇰 priateľka
🇨🇳 女朋友 (nǚ péngyǒu)
🇸🇮 punca
🇮🇸 kærasta
🇰🇿 қыз дос
🇬🇪 შეყვარებული
🇦🇿 qız dost
🇲🇽 novia
Word origin
The term 'girlfriend' originated in the early 20th century. Initially, it referred to a woman's female friend in youth. Over time, it evolved to denote a romantic partner. The word 'girlfriend' combines 'girl,' referring to a young female, and 'friend,' indicating a close relationship.
See also: girl, girlguides.