Meanings
A friend or companion.
ایک دوست یا ساتھی۔
دوست
dost
Common Collocations
- best mates
- close mates
- schoolmates
Example Sentences
He is my best mate from college.
وہ میرے کالج کا بہترین دوست ہے۔
Woh mere college ka behtareen dost hai.
We are going camping with our mates this weekend.
ہم اس ہفتے کے آخر میں اپنے دوستوں کے ساتھ کیمپنگ جا رہے ہیں۔
Hum is hafte ke aakhri mein apne doston ke saath camping ja rahe hain.
She discusses everything with her mates.
وہ اپنی دوستوں کے ساتھ ہر چیز پر بات کرتی ہے۔
Woh apni doston ke saath har cheez par baat karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mate' as someone you share your things with.
Picture two friends laughing together.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوست وہ ہے جو مشکل میں یاد آئے۔
Dost woh hai jo mushkil mein yaad aaye.
A friend is one who is remembered in difficulties.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "gemetta" — a companion or friend
First known use: 15th century
The word 'mate' has evolved over centuries, originally meaning a companion and now commonly referring to a friend or partner.