Buds Meaning in English
word · lemma: bud
/ˈbədz/
BUHDZ
/bˈʌdz/
BUDZ
Definition
'Buds' are small parts of plants that will grow into leaves or flowers. Informally, 'bud' can also mean a very close friend.
Usage & Nuances
As a plant noun, often used in spring or gardening; common collocations: 'flower buds', 'tree buds'. As slang for 'friend', mostly informal and used in American English ('Hey bud!'). Don’t confuse with 'buddy', though both can mean close friend.
Spanish: brotes - capullos - amigos (informal)Portuguese (BR): brotos - botões - colegas (informal)Portuguese (PT): rebentos - botões - amigos (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 芽 - 花蕾 - 好友（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 芽 - 花蕾 - 好友（口語）Hindi: कलियाँ - दोस्त (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: براعم - أصدقاء (عامية)Bengali: কুঁড়ি - বন্ধু (অনুচ্চারিত, ছেলেদের মধ্যে)Russian: почки - друг (разговорное)Japanese: つぼみ - 親友（スラング）Vietnamese: nụ - bạn thân (thân mật)Korean: 꽃봉오리 - 친구 (속어)Turkish: tomurcuk - kanka (samimi, argo)Urdu: کلی - دوست (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: kuncup - sobat (gaul)
Example Sentences
The tree is covered in green buds in spring.
basic
Rose buds smell very nice.
basic
He saw some new buds on the plant.
basic
What’s up, buds? Ready for the game?
natural
Tiny buds on the branch mean spring is here.
natural
I’ve been friends with my buds since kindergarten.
natural