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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dost
"उसने अपने दोस्त को पार्टी में बुलाया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A close friend or companion.
"He invited his chums over for a movie night." - 2
A term used for a fellow student or roommate, especially in British English.
"During their time at university, they became chums."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'chum' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the British dialect word 'chum', meaning 'a friend or companion'. It is believed to have roots in the Old English word 'cuma', meaning 'a companion'. Over time, it has evolved to denote a close friend, particularly in informal contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chum" is said worldwide
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Pote
Transliteration: pɔt
"Il a invité son pote à la fête."
Kumpel
Transliteration: ˈkʊmpl̩
"Er hat seinen Kumpel zur Feier eingeladen."
Amico
Transliteration: aˈmiːko
"Ha invitato il suo amico alla festa."
Amigo
Transliteration: aˈmiɣo
"Invitó a su amigo a la fiesta."
Amigo
Transliteration: aˈmiɡu
"Ele convidou seu amigo para a festa."
दोस्त
Transliteration: dost
"उसने अपने दोस्त को पार्टी में बुलाया।"
朋友
Transliteration: péngyǒu
"他邀请了他的朋友参加派对。"
친구
Transliteration: ching-gu
"그는 그의 친구를 파티에 초대했다."
友達
Transliteration: tomodachi
"彼は友達をパーティーに招待した。"
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