Kumpel sein

/ˈkʊmpl̩ zaɪn/

to be friends

Wir sind seit Jahren Kumpel.

We've been friends for years.

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

a friendly check-in or casual greeting

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

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

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

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

Kumpel

buddy, pal

noun

sein

to be

verb

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