приятель
mate
a friend or companion
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приятель with English translation
приятель usage examples
She met her mate for coffee after work.
Она встретилась с приятелем за кофе после работы.
My mate helped me move the sofa.
Мой приятель помог мне передвинуть диван.
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приятель synonyms
What's the difference between приятель / друг / товарищ / дружок / кореш
mate — a friend or companion
She met her mate for coffee after work.
Она встретилась с приятелем за кофе после работы.
A neutral word for someone you know well enough to be friendly with, but not necessarily a very close friend.
He is my mate; we often meet after work.
Он мой приятель, мы часто видимся после работы.
A stronger word: a close, real friend, usually warmer and closer than a mere companion.
He has been my mate since childhood.
Он мой друг с детства.
A word for someone connected by shared work, study, or ideals; it can sound more formal or old-fashioned.
My mate helped me with the project.
Мой товарищ помог мне с проектом.
A diminutive, colloquial form: like 'mate', but softer, affectionate, or sometimes slightly ironic.
So, mate, how are you?
Ну что, дружок, как дела?
A very colloquial, friendly, and familiar word for a close mate.
He is my mate; we’ve known each other for a long time.
Это мой кореш, мы давно знакомы.
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How to pronounce приятель and what this word means
приятель translation: mate. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce приятель
[prʲɪˈjatʲɪlʲ]
приятель translation
mate
приятель examples
She met her mate for coffee after work.
приятель transcription
[prʲɪˈjatʲɪlʲ]
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Questions about this word
приятель meaning: what does it mean?
близкий друг, товарищ, с которым часто общаются
приятель pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
приятель is pronounced as [prʲɪˈjatʲɪlʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
приятель definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She met her mate for coffee after work. Translation: Она встретилась с приятелем за кофе после работы.
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