Intermediate Small Talk & Socialising

Mutual Friend

/ˈmjuːtʃuəl frend/ noun

Meaning

A friend that two people both know, connecting them.

हिंदी मेंएक ऐसा दोस्त जिसे दो लोग दोनों जानते हैं, जो उन्हें जोड़ता है।

Example Sentences

“We met through a mutual friend.”

हम एक साझा दोस्त के माध्यम से मिले।

“It turns out we have several mutual friends.”

पता चला कि हमारे कई साझा दोस्त हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

"Mutual" means shared by both sides — don't use it to describe something only one person feels.

Good to Know

Synonyms
shared friend
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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