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brother

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/ˈbrʌðər/ · bro-ther

A male sibling.

Meanings

nounformal

A male sibling.

ایک مرد بھائی۔

بھائی

bhai

Synonyms

siblingbrokinبھی بھائیدوسترشتہ دار

Antonyms

sisterبہن

Common Collocations

  • older brother
  • younger brother
  • brotherly love

Example Sentences

My brother is my best friend.

میرا بھائی میرے بہترین دوست ہے۔

mera bhai mere behtareen dost hai.

I have two brothers and a sister.

میرے دو بھائی اور ایک بہن ہے۔

mere do bhai aur aik behen hai.

He is like a brother to me.

وہ میرے لئے بھائی کی طرح ہے۔

woh mere liye bhai ki tarah hai.

Easily Confused With

brethren:Brethren is an older plural form of brother mainly used in religious contexts.

Word Family

brotherly
adjectiveبھائیانہ
brothership
nounبھائی چارہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'bro' as a short form of brother.

Imagine two boys playing together, signifying brotherly bond.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بھائی بھائی کا درجہ بہت اونچا ہے، پیار سے مل کے رہیں گے، یہ وعدہ ہے۔

bhai bhai ka darja bahut uncha hai, pyaar se mil ke rahenge, yeh wada hai.

The bond of brothers is very high, We will live together with love, this is a promise.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بھائی کا ساتھ ہمیشہ رہتا ہے۔

bhai ka saath hamesha rehta hai.

A brother's support always lasts.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "brōþor" — brother

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'brother' has been used in English since the Old English period. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages.