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Kumpel

See also: kumpel

German

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Etymology

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Clipping of Kumpan +‎ -el.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈkʊmpl̩]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Kumpel m (strong or mixed, genitive Kumpels, plural Kumpel or Kumpels or Kumpeln)

  1. (mining) miner
    Synonym: Bergmann
  2. (colloquial) buddy, mate, pal, friend, homeboy
    Synonym: Kollege

Usage notes

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  • The general plural is unchanged Kumpel. The form Kumpels is used colloquially in Germany, especially in the north, and primarily in the sense “buddy”. Kumpeln is used in Austria.

Declension

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Declension of Kumpel [masculine, strong // mixed]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Kumpel die Kumpel, Kumpels, Kumpeln
genitive eines des Kumpels der Kumpel, Kumpels, Kumpeln
dative einem dem Kumpel den Kumpeln, Kumpels
accusative einen den Kumpel die Kumpel, Kumpels, Kumpeln

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • → Dutch: kompel
  • → Polish: kumpel

Further reading

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  • “Kumpel” in Duden online
  • “Kumpel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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