Pal Meaning in English
word
/ˈpæɫ/
pal
/pˈæl/
pal
Definition
A pal is a friend. It is a casual, friendly word for someone you know well or get along with.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in friendly speech, especially in phrases like 'old pal' or when speaking directly to someone: 'Thanks, pal.' It can sound warm, but depending on tone it can also sound ironic or slightly aggressive. Less common in formal writing than 'friend'.
Spanish: amigo - colegaPortuguese (BR): amigo - colegaPortuguese (PT): amigo - colegaChinese (Simplified): 朋友 - 伙伴Chinese (Traditional): 朋友 - 夥伴Hindi: दोस्त - यारArabic: صديق - رفيقBengali: বন্ধু - সঙ্গীRussian: приятель - другJapanese: 友達 - 仲間Vietnamese: bạn - bạn thânKorean: 친구 - 동료Turkish: kanka - dostUrdu: یار - دوستIndonesian: sobat - teman
Example Sentences
Don't worry, he's a pal of mine.
natural
Nice try, pal, but I'm not paying for that.
natural
Tom is my pal from school.
basic
She went to the park with her pal.
basic
Thanks for your help, pal.
basic
I ran into an old pal at the station this morning.
natural