This is the 5574th most frequent Dutch word.
mattie
"Mattie" means "buddy" or "friend" in English.
The word 'mattie' is used colloquially to mean 'buddy' or 'friend' in Dutch, often used informally among peers.
Mijn mattie en ik gaan vanavond naar de film.
My buddy and I are going to the movies tonight.
'Matties' in plural refers to multiple friends, commonly used to refer to close social companions informally.
Hier in deze stad krijg je snel nieuwe matties.
Here in this city, you easily make new friends.
In this sentence, 'mattie' highlights the quality of being a loyal and helpful friend, demonstrating its informal but positive usage.