This is the 3564th most frequent German word.
mate
"Mate" in German refers to a caffeinated tea-like beverage made from yerba mate leaves.
In this sentence, 'Mate' is used colloquially as 'friend'.
Mein bester Mate und ich gehen oft zusammen ins Kino.
My best mate and I often go to the cinema together.
Here, 'Mate' refers to the herbal tea, commonly known as yerba mate.
Die Mate ist ein traditionelles südamerikanisches Getränk.
Mate is a traditional South American beverage.
In this phrase, 'Mate' describes the energy-enhancing properties of the tea.