boyfriend
word
/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/
BOY-frend
/bˈɔɪfɹɛnd/
BOY-frend
Definition
A boyfriend is a man that someone is in a romantic relationship with. It is often used to refer to a male partner in dating.
Usage & Nuances
'Boyfriend' is informal and mainly used for dating contexts, not for married partners (use 'husband'). Common collocations: 'my boyfriend', 'her boyfriend', 'ex-boyfriend'. In LGBTQ+ contexts, it can refer to a male partner regardless of gender identity.
Spanish: novioPortuguese (BR): namoradoPortuguese (PT): namoradoChinese (Simplified): 男朋友Chinese (Traditional): 男朋友Hindi: प्रेमीArabic: حبيبBengali: প্রেমিকRussian: парень - молодой человек (в отношениях)Japanese: 彼氏Vietnamese: bạn traiKorean: 남자친구Turkish: erkek arkadaşUrdu: بوائے فرینڈ - محبوبIndonesian: pacar laki-laki - pacar (pria)
Example Sentences
She loves her boyfriend very much.
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Is he your boyfriend?
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I met her boyfriend at the party last night. He seems really nice.
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After dating for two years, she broke up with her boyfriend.
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My boyfriend is coming to dinner tonight.
basic
Don’t tell anyone yet—I have a new boyfriend!
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