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Pronunciation / Transliteration: péngyou
"我和我的朋友经常一起踢足球。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A close friend or companion, often used as a familiar form of address for a male.
"He has been my workout buddy for over five years."
- 1
To act as a companion or partner to someone, typically for safety, assistance, or learning.
"New employees are required to buddy up with a senior staff member during their first week."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the 17th century as an alteration of the English word 'brother', the term initially referred to an associate or companion. Over time, it evolved into an informal and affectionate designation for a close friend or male companion, and eventually expanded to verbal forms like 'buddy up'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buddy" is said worldwide
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copain
Transliteration: ko-pɛ̃
"Il est mon meilleur copain depuis l'enfance."
Kumpel
Transliteration: ˈkʊmpəl
"Er ist ein echter Kumpel in der Not."
amico
Transliteration: aˈmiːko
"Lui è il mio migliore amico."
amigo
Transliteration: aˈmi.ɣo
"Salí a tomar algo con mi buen amigo."
colega
Transliteration: kuˈlɛ.ɡɐ
"Ele é um grande colega de trabalho."
दोस्त
Transliteration: dost
"वह मेरा सबसे अच्छा दोस्त है।"
朋友
Transliteration: péngyou
"我和我的朋友经常一起踢足球。"
친구
Transliteration: chin-gu
"그는 나의 가장 친한 친구이다."
友達
Transliteration: tomodachi
"彼とは子供の頃からの友達です。"
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