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Kumpel

buddy

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Meaning of Kumpel

friendly companion

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German[ˈkʊmpəl]
buddy
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Kumpel belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Kumpelbuddy
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What's the difference between Kumpel / Freund / Bekannter / Kollege / Kamerad

🇩🇪German
Kumpel

Often means an accomplice or companion in some activity, sometimes with a negative or suspicious nuance.

B1Rarely

Die Polizei suchte nach seinem Kumpan.

Полиция искала его подельника.

F
🇩🇪German
Freund

The most general and common word for a friend; it can mean a close friend or just a friend.

A2Very Often

Mein Freund und ich gehen am Wochenende oft zusammen spazieren.

Мой друг и я часто ходим вместе гулять по выходным.

🇩🇪German

Someone you know, but not necessarily a close friend; closer to 'acquaintance.'

A2Very Often

Ein Bekannter hat mir von diesem neuen Café erzählt.

Один знакомый рассказал мне об этом новом кафе.

K
🇩🇪German
Kollege

A person you work or study with; not necessarily a friend, more like a colleague.

A2Often

Mein Kollege hilft mir heute bei der Arbeit.

Мой коллега сегодня помогает мне на работе.

K
🇩🇪German
Kamerad

Usually means a comrade, often in a military or formal sense, or a very close companion; less everyday than Kumpel.

B1Often

Die Kameraden standen fest zusammen.

Товарищи крепко держались вместе.

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How to pronounce Kumpel and what this word means

Kumpel translation: buddy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Kumpel

[ˈkʊmpəl]

Kumpel translation

buddy

Kumpel transcription

[ˈkʊmpəl]

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Kumpel meaning: what does it mean?

vertrauter, freundlicher Freund oder Bekannter

Kumpel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Kumpel is pronounced as [ˈkʊmpəl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Kumpel part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, Kumpel (buddy) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Kumpel part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, Kumpel (buddy) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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