buddy
buddy
friendly companion
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buddy with Russian translation
buddy usage examples
Мой приятель принес на пикник свою камеру.
My buddy brought his camera to the picnic.
Если ты не уверен, спроси совета у приятеля.
If you're unsure, ask your buddy for advice.
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buddy belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
buddy synonyms
What's the difference between buddy / pal / mate / friend / chum / confidant
informal friendly term, often used vocatively
Hey buddy, want to grab a coffee?
Эй, приятель, хочешь выпить кофе?
He's an old pal from college.
Он мой старый приятель со студенческих лет.
in UK everyday word for friend; in other varieties can mean partner/companion or animal mate
Cheers, mate!
Спасибо, приятель!
She's my best friend.
Она моя лучшая подруга.
He's my old chum from school.
Он мой старый приятель со школы.
She's his confidant; he tells her everything.
Она его доверенное лицо; он ей всё рассказывает.
can mean colleague or fellow activist; has political/military connotations
He addressed fellow party members as comrades.
Он обращался к членам партии как к товарищам.
My roommate and I split the rent.
Мы с соседом по квартире делим аренду.
someone who attends the same class or school; relationship is context-specific
I reconnected with a classmate at the reunion.
Я снова связался с одноклассником на встрече выпускников.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce buddy and what this word means
buddy translation: приятель. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce buddy
/ˈbʌdi/
buddy translation
приятель
buddy examples
My buddy brought his camera to the picnic.
buddy transcription
/ˈbʌdi/, /ə ˈbʌdi/
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Questions about this word
buddy meaning: what does it mean?
friendly companion
buddy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
buddy is pronounced as /ˈbʌdi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
buddy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My buddy brought his camera to the picnic. Translation: Мой приятель принес на пикник свою камеру.
Is buddy part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, buddy (приятель) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is buddy part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, buddy (приятель) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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