der Kumpel

Plural: die Kumpel
Noun
  1. the buddy
  2. the miner
1.

the buddy

(A friend that's NOT one of your close friends. For women, you could say "Kumpeline" though I am not sure how common that is outside of Berlin.)
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2.

the miner

(The original sense of the word. A person working in mining, specifically coal mining.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Kumpel' have?

Kumpel has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the buddy, 2. the miner.

What is the gender of 'Kumpel'?

der

What is the plural of 'Kumpel'?

die Kumpel

What is 'Kumpel' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Kumpel'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.