der Kamerad
Translation
comrade, mate, buddy, fellow
Examples
Er war ein treuer Kamerad.
He was a loyal comrade.
Die Soldaten kämpften Seite an Seite als Kameraden.
The soldiers fought side by side as comrades.
Grammar Patterns
((to be a)) comrade to be a comrade He was a loyal comrade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freund (friend), Kollege (colleague), Genosse (comrade)
Etymology
From French 'camarade' (roommate), from Spanish 'camarada', ultimately from Latin 'camera' (chamber, room).
Memory Tips
Think of people sharing the same 'camera' (room), like soldiers in a barracks. Often used in military or organizational contexts.