pal
pal
informal friend
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pal with Russian translation
pal usage examples
Мой дружище пришёл заранее и принёс закуски.
My pal came early and brought snacks.
Он дружище, на которого можно положиться в трудные времена.
He's a pal I can count on in hard times.
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pal belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
pal synonyms
What's the difference between pal / buddy / mate / friend / dude / bro
informal way to refer to a friend or to address someone casually
He's my pal from school.
Он мой дружище со школы.
very informal, friendly term for a friend or companion; especially common in US
Come on, buddy, help me with this.
Давай, дружище, помоги мне с этим.
He's a good mate of mine.
Он мой хороший приятель.
neutral, general term for someone you have a close personal relationship with
She's my friend from work.
Она моя подруга по работе.
Hey dude, check this out.
Эй, чувак, глянь на это.
Thanks, bro — you saved me.
Спасибо, братан — ты меня спас.
someone who accompanies another; can imply travel partner or company rather than friendship
She was his companion on the trip.
Она была его спутницей в поездке.
a close companion who usually plays a subordinate or supportive role (often used in fiction)
Robin is Batman's famous sidekick.
Робин — знаменитый напарник Бэтмена.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce pal and what this word means
pal translation: дружище. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pal
/ˈpæl/
pal translation
дружище
pal examples
My pal came early and brought snacks.
pal transcription
/ˈpæl/, /ˈpæl/
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Questions about this word
pal meaning: what does it mean?
informal friend
pal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pal is pronounced as /ˈpæl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My pal came early and brought snacks. Translation: Мой дружище пришёл заранее и принёс закуски.
Is pal part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, pal (дружище) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pal part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, pal (дружище) 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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