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U+1F9C9 • Food & Drink

Maté Emoji

Meaning

Mate is a caffeinated beverage popular in many South American countries. Green in color (from a key ingredient: the dried leaves of yerba mate) and consumed via a metal straw.

This drink is commonly referred to as yerba mate in English, and sometimes spelled maté (to distinguish from a mate, as in friend).

Also known as:

drinkmatematé

Technical Information

UnicodeU+1F9C9
Unicode Namemate
Shortcode:mate:
CategoryFood & Drink
Subcategorydrink
VersionE12.0
Qualificationfully-qualified

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 🧉 Maté emoji mean?

Mate is a caffeinated beverage popular in many South American countries. Green in color (from a key ingredient: the dried leaves of yerba mate) and consumed via a metal straw. This drink is commonly referred to as yerba mate in English, and sometimes spelled maté (to distinguish from a mate, as in friend).

How do I copy the 🧉 emoji?

Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🧉) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).

What is the Unicode for Maté?

The Unicode for the Maté emoji is U+1F9C9.

On which platforms can I use the 🧉 emoji?

You can use the Maté emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

How to Use the Maté Emoji

In Text Messages

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"I'm so relieved 🧉"

Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.

On Social Media

Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🧉"

Comments: "This is literally me 🧉"

Great for relatable content and reactions.

Professional Use

Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone

Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🧉"

Adds personality to workplace communication.

Creative Combinations

🧉💦 (emphasized relief)

🧉😅 (double relief)

Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.