Matey
Translation of "matey" into Russian
matey
NounUK
/ˈmeɪti/
US
/ˈmeɪti/
matey
mateys pl
He greeted his old matey with a warm hug.
Он поприветствовал своего старого приятеля теплым объятием.
The pirate called out to his matey to help him with the sails.
Пират позвал своего товарища помочь ему с парусами.
Definitions
matey
NounUK
/ˈmeɪti/
US
/ˈmeɪti/
A friendly form of address for a companion or friend, often used in a nautical context.
Ahoy, matey! Are you ready to set sail?
A friend or companion; buddy.
I went fishing with a couple of old mateys from the navy.
matey
AdjectiveUK
/ˈmeɪti/
US
/ˈmeɪti/
Friendly and informal in manner; amicable.
They had a relaxed, matey conversation over lunch.
Overly familiar or impertinently friendly.
His matey tone with the CEO surprised everyone in the meeting.
Idioms and phrases
Aye aye, (matey)
Aye aye, matey, I'll get it done.
Слушаюсь, (приятель)
Слушаюсь, приятель, всё будет сделано.
Shiver me timbers, (matey)!
Shiver me timbers, matey! That was close.
Чёрт побери, (приятель)!
Чёрт побери, приятель! Это было близко.
Walk the plank, (matey)!
Walk the plank, matey! You betrayed the crew.
Прогуляйся по доске, (приятель)!
Прогуляйся по доске, приятель! Ты предал команду.
Yo-ho-ho, (matey)!
Yo-ho-ho, matey! Another day at sea.
Йо-хо-хо, (приятель)!
Йо-хо-хо, приятель! Ещё один день в море.