Kumpel
buddy
friendly companion
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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.
Kumpel synonyms
What's the difference between Kumpel / Freund / Bekannter / Kollege / Kamerad
Often means an accomplice or companion in some activity, sometimes with a negative or suspicious nuance.
Die Polizei suchte nach seinem Kumpan.
Полиция искала его подельника.
The most general and common word for a friend; it can mean a close friend or just a friend.
Mein Freund und ich gehen am Wochenende oft zusammen spazieren.
Мой друг и я часто ходим вместе гулять по выходным.
Someone you know, but not necessarily a close friend; closer to 'acquaintance.'
Ein Bekannter hat mir von diesem neuen Café erzählt.
Один знакомый рассказал мне об этом новом кафе.
A person you work or study with; not necessarily a friend, more like a colleague.
Mein Kollege hilft mir heute bei der Arbeit.
Мой коллега сегодня помогает мне на работе.
Usually means a comrade, often in a military or formal sense, or a very close companion; less everyday than Kumpel.
Die Kameraden standen fest zusammen.
Товарищи крепко держались вместе.
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Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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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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