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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries朋友
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', possibly through child language development. Over time, it evolved from signifying a sibling to a general affectionate term for a close friend or companion.
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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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