Formal:
* ਮੇਰਾ ਦੋਸਤ (mera dost): This is the most common and literal translation, meaning "my friend".
* ਮੇਰਾ ਮਿੱਤਰ (mera mittar): This is another formal way to say "my friend", with a slightly more literary feel.
Informal:
* ਮੇਰਾ ਯਾਰ (mera yaar): This means "my close friend" or "my buddy".
* ਮੇਰਾ ਸਾਥੀ (mera saathi): This translates to "my companion" and is often used to describe someone you're close to and spend a lot of time with.
Other variations:
* ਮੇਰਾ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਦੋਸਤ (mera piara dost): This means "my dear friend".
* ਮੇਰਾ ਸੱਜਣਾ (mera sajjna): This is a more affectionate way to say "my friend" and is typically used for someone you are very close to.
The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the specific situation and your relationship with the person you're talking about.