mate

• Substantiv, das einen Freund, Kameraden oder Kollegen bezeichnet; kann auch einen Partner in einem Paar oder informell den Ehepartner meinen.

A noun referring to a friend, companion, or colleague; can also refer to a partner in a pair or a spouse in informal contexts.

1. Friend or companionA2informalbritish

   A close friend or someone you spend time with.

   Freund oder Kumpel

   • He's my best mate from university.
   • I'm going to the pub with my mates tonight.
   • Cheers, mate! Thanks for the help.

   Synonymebuddychumcompanioncomradecronyfriendpal

   Antonymeenemyfoeopponentrival

2. Partner in a relationshipB1formal

   A person's spouse or romantic partner.

   Partner

   • She introduced her mate to the family.
   • They have been mates for over ten years.
   • He is looking for a life mate.

   Synonymebetter halfcompanionconsorthusbandloverpartnersignificant otherspousewife

   Antonymeenemyopponentrival

3. Colleague or coworkerB1informalbritish

   A person you work with.

   Kollege

   • I had lunch with my work mates.
   • He's a mate from the office.
   • My mates at the factory helped me finish the shift.

   Synonymeassociatecolleaguefellow workerworkmate

4. Animal partnerB2formal

   One of a pair of animals that live or breed together.

   Paarungspartner

   • The male bird found a mate for the season.
   • The wolf's mate stayed close to the den.
   • Penguins often choose one mate for life.

   Synonymecompanionconsortpartner

• Verb, das das Zusammenbringen oder Paaren bezeichnet, besonders bei Tieren zur Fortpflanzung, oder das Verbinden zweier Dinge zu einem Paar.

A verb used to indicate the act of pairing or joining together, especially for reproduction or as companions.

1. Breeding or reproductionB2formal

   To come together for the purpose of reproduction, typically used for animals.

   Sich paaren

   • The birds mate in the spring.
   • These two dogs were allowed to mate.
   • Scientists observed how the fish mate in the wild.

   Synonymebreedcopulatecouplemountpairservice

2. Connect or pairB2formal

   To join or fit together, often used in technical or mechanical contexts.

   Verbinden

   • The two parts mate perfectly to form a seal.
   • The gears mate with each other to transfer motion.
   • The connectors mate securely to prevent disconnection.

   Synonymeconnectcouplejoinlinkmatchpair

   Antonymedetachdisconnectdisjoinseparate