No. 3,564 in German
mate
"Mate" in German refers to a caffeinated tea-like beverage made from yerba mate leaves.
In a sentence
Mein bester Mate und ich gehen oft zusammen ins Kino.
My best mate and I often go to the cinema together.
In this sentence, 'Mate' is used colloquially as 'friend'.
Die Mate ist ein traditionelles südamerikanisches Getränk.
Mate is a traditional South American beverage.
Here, 'Mate' refers to the herbal tea, commonly known as yerba mate.
Mate-Energie wird oft für den natürlichen Koffein-Schub genutzt.
Mate energy is often used for a natural caffeine boost.
In this phrase, 'Mate' describes the energy-enhancing properties of the tea.
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