der Buddy
buddy
An informal term for a good friend or pal.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende treffe ich mich mit meinen Buddys zum Grillen.
At the weekend, I'm meeting up with my buddies for a barbecue.
der Buddy
buddy
der Buddy, die Buddys
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Meanings
der Buddy
dive buddy
A person who acts as a partner to someone during an activity, supporting them or looking out for their safety. Especially in diving, the word refers to the partner with whom someone dives.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Tauchgang überprüft jeder Taucher gemeinsam mit seinem Buddy die Ausrüstung.
Before the dive, each diver checks their equipment together with their buddy.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Buddy, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Buddys |
| genitive | des Buddys |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Buddy | die Buddys |
| accusative | den Buddy | die Buddys |
| dative | dem Buddy | den Buddys |
| genitive | des Buddys | der Buddys |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Informal language
'Buddy' is mainly used in informal language and often appears in conversations about friendships or shared activities.
EXAMPLE
Mein Buddy kommt heute Abend zum Essen vorbei.
My buddy is coming over for dinner tonight.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'good friend', 'Buddy' often appears in expressions such as 'mein Buddy' (my buddy), 'ein guter Buddy' (a good buddy), or 'sich mit seinem Buddy treffen' (to meet up with one's buddy).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Arbeit treffe ich mich noch mit meinem Buddy.
After work, I'm meeting up with my buddy.
Safety context
In the context of diving, 'Buddy' refers to the regular partner with whom you check your equipment and look out for each other during the dive.
EXAMPLE
Unter Wasser sollte man seinen Buddy nie aus den Augen verlieren.
Underwater, you should never lose sight of your buddy.
In real life
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