Friendship related words:
1. a best friend: (ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಗೆಳೆಯ/ ಗೆಳತಿ)
(often used by children) to describe the person they are closest to. A 'best friend' is usually your best friend for life
2. a close friend:
a good friend (ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ಗೆಳೆಯ / ಗೆಳತಿ)
3. a pal:
(informal): a friend (ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ)
4. a mate:
(informal): a friend (ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ)
5. a girlfriend:
a girl or woman who is your platonic friend or a girl or woman you have a romantic relationship with (ಪ್ರೇಯಸಿ)
6. a boyfriend:
a boy or man you have a romantic relationship with (ಪ್ರಿಯಕರ)
7. an acquaintance:
person who isn't a friend but someone you know a little (ಪರಿಚಿತ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ)