Also means
kind
Usage Note
freundlich is built on Freund ('friend') and is the standard word for kind, warm behaviour. It closes letters formally as mit freundlichen Grüßen ('kind regards'). Of weather it means 'pleasant', and umweltfreundlich means 'eco-friendly'.
Examples
"Die Verkäuferin war sehr freundlich."
Natural Translation
The saleswoman was very friendly.
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