Translation of German word "Bruder" to English
derBruder
/ˈbʁuːdɐ/
Meaning
NounSon of the same parents as another person.
How to use
The masculine noun Bruder ('brother') declines regularly (genitive des Bruders). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Brüder. Diminutive is Brüderchen.
🇬🇧 English
brother
Example
Ich möchte dem Bruder danken, der gerade gesprochen hat.
I want to thank the brother who just spoke.
Bruder, kannst du einen Cent entbehren?
Brother, can you spare a dime?
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Common phrases
- älterer Bruder— older brother
- jüngerer Bruder— younger brother
- Halbbruder— half-brother (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Bruder"?▼
The German word "der Bruder" is defined as: "Son of the same parents as another person."
What does the German word "der Bruder" mean?▼
The German word "der Bruder" means "brother" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Bruder"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich möchte dem Bruder danken, der gerade gesprochen hat." (which translates as "I want to thank the brother who just spoke.").
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