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
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
Don't worry, he's a pal of mine.
natural
Tom is my pal from school.
basic
Nice try, pal, but I'm not paying for that.
natural