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."
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mate in a sentence
- He went to the match with a few mates from work.
- My oldest mate and I have known each other since primary school.
- "Cheers, mate," he said, holding the door open.
- Alright, mate, could you tell me where the station is?
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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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