maat(je) — meaning in English
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English meaning
- mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
Senses
maat(je) is used for these senses in English:
- mate (colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
mate — full definition
- noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
- noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
- noun A breeding partner of an animal.
- noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
- verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.