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[–] DigitalAudio@sopuli.xyz 2 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Not German. But it's usually differentiated by the use of possessive or no possessive.

Mein Freundin = Partner

Eine Freundin = Friend

English is usually the same though.

My girlfriend = Partner

One of my girlfriends / a girlfriend = Friend