mate in Finnish
mate in Finnish is toveri, kumppani, pari — mate means a friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
mate in Finnish
toveri
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
kumppani
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
pari
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
kaveri
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
matruusi
(nautical) In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
toveri
(nautical) In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
perämies
(nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
apumies
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
pari
The other member of a matched pair of objects.
tehdä matti
(chess) Clipping of checkmate.
mate
(uncountable) A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
matee
(uncountable) A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
What does "mate" mean?
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noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
"He went to the match with a few mates from work."
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noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
""Cheers, mate," he said, holding the door open."
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noun A breeding partner of an animal.
"The male penguin searched the colony for a mate."
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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 Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "mate" in Finnish?
"mate" in Finnish is toveri, kumppani, pari. 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 Finnish, "mate" is toveri, kumppani, pari.
Are there other ways to say "mate" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "mate": toveri, kumppani, pari, kaveri, matruusi, perämies.
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