Kumpel

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German

Etymology

Clipping of Kumpan +‎ -el.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Kumpel m (strong or mixed, genitive Kumpels, plural Kumpel or Kumpels or Kumpeln)

  1. (mining) miner
    Synonym: Bergmann
  2. (colloquial) buddy, mate, pal, friend, homeboy
    Synonym: Kollege

Usage notes

  • The general plural is unchanged Kumpel. The form Kumpels is used colloquially in Germany, especially in the north, and primarily in the sense “buddy”. Kumpeln is used in Austria.

Declension

Declension of Kumpel
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Kumpel die Kumpel, Kumpels, Kumpeln
genitive eines des Kumpels der Kumpel, Kumpels, Kumpeln
dative einem dem Kumpel den Kumpeln, Kumpels
accusative einen den Kumpel die Kumpel, Kumpels, Kumpeln

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Dutch: kompel
  • → Polish: kumpel

Further reading

  • “Kumpel” in Duden online
  • “Kumpel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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