No. 10,040 in German
pal
"Pal" is not a German word; it's English and means "a friend."
In a sentence
Er ist mein bester Pal.
He is my best pal.
Here, 'Pal' is used as a noun, borrowed directly from English to signify a close friend or buddy in a casual tone.
Wir haben als Pals zusammen viele Abenteuer erlebt.
As pals, we experienced many adventures together.
'Pals' is used in a plural sense, indicating a group of close friends or companions in a relaxed context.
Er nennt mich oft seinen Pal, wenn er über unsere Freundschaft spricht.
He often calls me his pal when talking about our friendship.
In this instance, 'Pal' is used as a term of endearment and friendship, highlighting the personal and informal nature of their relationship.
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