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Typ
[tyːp]

guy

🇩🇪 German
[tyːp]
🇷🇺 Russian
[ˈparʲenʲ]
German grammar
derTypm
Meaning of Typ

male person

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Pronunciation[tyːp]
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guy

When to use Typ

a guy

парень

young guy

молодой парень

nice guy

хороший парень

tall guy

высокий парень

guy friend

парень-друг

Typ usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Парень за столом был очень шумным.

Der Typ am Tisch war sehr laut.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Я знаю этого парня из школы.

Ich kenne den Typ aus der Schule.

Similar words

Typ

A very common informal word for a male person; can sound plain or slightly rough.

Junge

Means a boy or young male; more about age than just a generic guy.

Kumpel

Friend, buddy, pal; emphasizes closeness and familiarity.

Herr

Polite form of address for an adult man; more formal than 'guy'.

Kerlchen

Diminutive and affectionate form; like 'little guy', often playful.

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Typ belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Typпарень
Familieсемья
Elternродители
Mamaмама
Papaпапа
Kindребёнок
Kinderдети

Typ synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Typ / Junge / Kumpel / Herr / Kerlchen / Bursch

🇩🇪German
Typ

A very common informal word for a male person; can sound plain or slightly rough.

A1Very Often

Der Kerl da drüben ist mein Nachbar.

Тот тип там — мой сосед.

🇩🇪German

Means a boy or young male; more about age than just a generic guy.

A1Very Often

Der Junge spielt im Garten.

Мальчик играет в саду.

K
🇩🇪German
Kumpel

Friend, buddy, pal; emphasizes closeness and familiarity.

A1Very Often

Mein Kumpel kommt heute zu Besuch.

Мой приятель сегодня придет в гости.

H
🇩🇪German
Herr

Polite form of address for an adult man; more formal than 'guy'.

A1Very Often

Der Herr an der Tür wartet auf Sie.

Господин у двери ждёт вас.

K
🇩🇪German
Kerlchen

Diminutive and affectionate form; like 'little guy', often playful.

A1Rarely

Der kleine Kerlchen ist schon müde.

Маленький паренек уже устал.

B
🇩🇪German
Bursch

Old-fashioned or regional word for a young man; can sound a bit literary.

A1Rarely

Der Bursch aus dem Dorf ist sehr freundlich.

Парень из деревни очень дружелюбный.

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Typ with Russian translation

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How to pronounce Typ and what this word means

Typ translation: guy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Typ

[tyːp]

Typ translation

guy

Typ examples

Der Typ am Tisch war sehr laut.

Typ transcription

[tyːp]

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Questions about this word

Typ meaning: what does it mean?

umgangssprachlich: männliche Person, meist junger Mann

Typ pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Typ is pronounced as [tyːp]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Typ definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Typ am Tisch war sehr laut. Translation: Парень за столом был очень шумным.

Is Typ part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, Typ (guy) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Typ part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, Typ (guy) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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