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noun

Typ

dude

German grammar
derTypm

Meaning of Typ

Deutsch

umgangssprachliches Wort für einen Mann oder jungen Burschen

English

slang for a man, often used to address a friend

dude

Pronunciation

German
[tyːp]

Typ with English translation

Typ usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Typ dort wartet auf den Bus.

That dude over there is waiting for the bus.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Dieser Typ ist sehr freundlich.

This dude is really friendly.

Typ synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Typ, Kerl, Mann, Bursche, Junge, and Kumpel

Kerl
🇩🇪German

Very colloquial: “guy,” “bloke,” “chap.” Often friendly or neutral, but can sound a bit rough.

A2very often
Mann
🇩🇪German

The standard neutral word for “man.” More exact and general than slang like “dude.”

A2very often
B
🇩🇪German
Bursche

Old-fashioned or regional: “young man,” “lad.” Can sound playful, affectionate, or a bit dated.

A2rare word
J
🇩🇪German
Junge

Means “boy” or “young guy” in terms of age. Not the same as “dude,” because it usually refers to youth.

A2very often

Advanced: broader words

K
🇩🇪German
Kumpel

Means “buddy,” “pal,” “mate.” It emphasizes friendship and closeness rather than just being a man.

A2often

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Questions about this word

What does Typ mean?

slang for a man, often used to address a friend

How do you pronounce Typ?

Typ is pronounced [tyːp].

How is Typ used in a sentence?

That dude over there is waiting for the bus. Translation: Der Typ dort wartet auf den Bus.

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