Kumpel

noun
  1. A close friend or companion; often used to describe a buddy or pal. noun
    After moving to a new city, he quickly found a kumpel to explore the area with.
    They've been kumpels since childhood, sharing countless adventures together.
  2. In some contexts, particularly in German-speaking regions, it can also refer to a miner or someone who works in a mine. noun
    The kumpels gathered at the entrance of the mine, ready for another day of work.
    He comes from a long line of kumpels, with his father and grandfather both having worked in the coal mines.