German · Family & People

Bruder

Brother

Beginnernoun

Definition

A male sibling.

Example

Mein Bruder studiert Mathematik.

My brother studies mathematics.

Etymology

'Bruder' comes from the Old High German 'bruoder', which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*brōðar', indicating sibling relationships within the family structure.

How & Where It’s Used

'Bruder' is utilized in both spoken and written language across various registers, both formal and informal, recognized universally in German-speaking areas.

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