der Kumpel
Translation
buddy, pal, mate, miner
Examples
Er ist mein bester Kumpel.
He is my best buddy.
Die Kumpel arbeiteten hart in der Zeche.
The miners worked hard in the coal mine.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb.'s)) buddy Er ist mein bester Kumpel.
((with sb.)) Ich gehe mit meinen Kumpels ins Kino.
Similar Words
Freund (friend), Kollege (colleague), Kamerad (comrade)
Etymology
From Latin 'companio' (one who shares bread), related to 'companion'. The meaning 'miner' arose from the close comradeship in the mines.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'couple' of good friends. 'Kumpel' refers to a close, informal friend or buddy.