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mate in Dutch

mate in Dutch is partner, gezel, paringsgezel — mate means a friend or companion, especially of the same sex.

mate in Dutch

partner
noun
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
gezel
noun
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
paringsgezel
noun
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
gabber
noun
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
kameraad
noun
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
makker
noun
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
maat(je)
noun
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
maat
noun
(nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
scheepsmaat
noun
(nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
gast
noun
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
maat
noun
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
schaakmat spelen
verb
(chess) Clipping of checkmate.
paren
verb
koppelen
verb
(transitive) To arrange in matched pairs.
paren
verb
(transitive) To arrange in matched pairs.

What does "mate" mean?

  1. noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
    "He went to the match with a few mates from work."
  2. noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
    ""Cheers, mate," he said, holding the door open."
  3. noun A breeding partner of an animal.
    "The male penguin searched the colony for a mate."
  4. noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
    "The first mate took the wheel during the storm."

mate in a sentence

  • He went to the match with a few mates from work.
  • "Cheers, mate," he said, holding the door open.
  • The male penguin searched the colony for a mate.
  • The first mate took the wheel during the storm.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mate" in Dutch?

"mate" in Dutch is partner, gezel, paringsgezel. mate means: A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.

How do you use "mate" in a sentence?

Example: "He went to the match with a few mates from work." In Dutch, "mate" is partner, gezel, paringsgezel.

Are there other ways to say "mate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "mate": partner, gezel, paringsgezel, gabber, kameraad, makker.

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