Translation
the buddy, mate, pal
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Word origin
From Ruhr-region miners' slang, related to Kumpan ('companion'), itself borrowed from French compagnon.
- Origin
- Ruhr German
- Root
- Kumpan
- English cognates
- companion
Grammar
Examples
Umzug.
My mate is helping me move house tomorrow.
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He's going to football with his mates.
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We've been good mates since school.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 4: Words 431-440.