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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries床伴
Pronunciation / Transliteration: chuáng bàn
"我的床伴非常有趣。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who shares a bunk or bed with another, often used in informal contexts.
"During summer camp, I had a great bunkie who became my best friend." - 2
A close friend or companion, especially in a shared living environment.
"He always referred to his college roommate as his bunkie."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bunkie' is derived from the word 'bunk', which has its origins in the late 19th century, likely from the Dutch word 'bank', meaning a bench or bed. Over time, 'bunk' evolved to refer to a bed in a ship or a dormitory, and 'bunkie' emerged as a colloquial term for a roommate or companion, particularly in shared living situations.
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Camarade de lit
Transliteration: ka-ma-rad de lit
"Mon camarade de lit est très drôle."
Bettgenosse
Transliteration: bet-gen-os-se
"Mein Bettgenosse ist sehr nett."
Compagno di letto
Transliteration: com-pag-no di let-to
"Il mio compagno di letto è simpatico."
Compañero de cama
Transliteration: com-pa-ñe-ro de ca-ma
"Mi compañero de cama es divertido."
Camarada de cama
Transliteration: ca-ma-ra-da de ca-ma
"Meu camarada de cama é engraçado."
बिस्तर साथी
Transliteration: bistar sathi
"मेरा बिस्तर साथी बहुत मजेदार है।"
床伴
Transliteration: chuáng bàn
"我的床伴非常有趣。"
침대 동료
Transliteration: chimdae donglyo
"내 침대 동료는 매우 재미있다."
ベッドメイト
Transliteration: beddo meito
"私のベッドメイトはとても面白い。"
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