This is the 911th most frequent Italian word.
compagni
"Compagni" means "companions" or "mates" in English.
Here, 'compagni' refers to classmates, representing peers in an educational setting.
I miei compagni di classe sono amichevoli.
My classmates are friendly.
In this sentence, 'compagni' refers to hiking companions, indicating individuals sharing an activity.
Durante il viaggio, ho fatto amicizia con i miei compagni di escursione.
During the trip, I made friends with my hiking companions.
Here, 'compagni' is used to mean companions in a work or collaborative context.