Translation of Polish word "kumpel" to English
kumpel
/ˈkumpɛl/
Meaning
NounA friend or casual acquaintance.
How to use
Kumpel ('buddy / pal / mate') is masculine personal. Feminine is kumpela. Very common informal word for a friend.
🇬🇧 English
buddy
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kumpel
Translation: buddy
Example Sentences
Dyrektor zatwierdził ten kumpel dzisiaj.
The director approved this buddy today.
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Common phrases
- najlepszy kumpel— best buddy / pal
- kumple z klasy— school buddies
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Frequency rank: #1446 in Polish
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The Polish word "kumpel" means "buddy" in English.
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