Friedrich

American

[free-drik, free-drikh] / ˈfri drɪk, ˈfri drɪx /

noun

a male given name.

Friedrich British

/ ˈfriːdrɪç /

noun

Caspar David (ˈkaspar ˈdaːfɪt). 1774–1840, German romantic landscape painter, noted for his skill in rendering changing effects of light

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Sharaa met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Monday, as he seeks to keep Syria insulated from the repercussions of the current Middle East war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The news will be a heavy blow to the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which has been seeking to spark a turnaround in the eurozone's industrial powerhouse after a long period of decline.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Orbán's actions amounted to "a gross act of disloyalty", while European Council head António Costa described them as tantamount to "blackmail".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would help keep sea lanes open, but only if fighting ceased.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Number two is the Holocaust Torah that Mr. Friedrich drove down from Canada.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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