Hungarian · Family & People
Testvér
sibling
Beginnernoun
Definition
A brother or sister sharing one or both parents.
Example
Van egy testvérem.
I have one sibling.
Etymology
'Testvér' comes from the Hungarian 'tes', meaning 'to share', and 'vér', meaning 'blood', indicating a biological sibling connection.
How & Where It’s Used
'Testvér' is broadly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing family relationships. It captures both biological and emotional connections.