Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free
Log in

Looking up...

Words

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • My Dictionary

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German

Features

  • Words of the Year
  • My Collections List
  • Reviews
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Collections

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.

Kumpel sein

/ˈkʊmpl̩ zaɪn/
phrase★Intermediate— to be friends
informal

To be good friends or buddies, often in a casual or informal context.

Er ist mein bester Kumpel seit der Schulzeit.

He's been my best friend since school.

💡

The phrase emphasizes a close, friendly relationship, often among men or in informal settings.

Collocations

Kumpel sein mit jemandemto be friends with someone

Synonyms

Freunde seinKameraden seinBuddies sein

Antonyms

Feinde seinKonkurrenz haben

Related Phrases

Kumpelcheckphrase
a friendly check-in or casual greeting

💡Pro Tip

Gender-neutral usage

While often used among men, 'Kumpel sein' can describe any close friendship, though 'Freunde sein' is more gender-neutral.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

Use 'Kumpel sein' for casual, friendly relationships, and 'Freunde sein' for more formal or deeper friendships.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'Kumpel' (buddy, pal) and 'sein' (to be), reflecting informal friendship.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used among men or in casual contexts. Can sometimes imply a slightly less formal relationship than 'Freunde sein'.

Word Breakdown

Kumpel
buddy, pal
noun
+
sein
to be
verb
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Recent Lookups

The most recent words being looked up. Stay up to date with what language learners are exploring.