No. 5,574 in Dutch
mattie
"Mattie" means "buddy" or "friend" in English.
In a sentence
Mijn mattie en ik gaan vanavond naar de film.
My buddy and I are going to the movies tonight.
The word 'mattie' is used colloquially to mean 'buddy' or 'friend' in Dutch, often used informally among peers.
Hier in deze stad krijg je snel nieuwe matties.
Here in this city, you easily make new friends.
'Matties' in plural refers to multiple friends, commonly used to refer to close social companions informally.
Ze is echt een goede mattie die altijd helpt.
She is truly a good friend who always helps.
In this sentence, 'mattie' highlights the quality of being a loyal and helpful friend, demonstrating its informal but positive usage.
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