Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

Bruder

Translation (Übersetzung) brother
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈbʁuːdɐ]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine A1 nouns family people core-vocabulary irregular-plural
A masculine noun (der Bruder) that is part of the core family vocabulary. It is one of the first words learners encounter. The plural is irregular: Brüder. In some dialects, especially in southern Germany and Austria, you might hear 'Bruader' as a colloquial form. Historically, 'Bruder' comes from Old High German 'bruodar' and is related to English 'brother'.

Bruder - German Nouns - Bruder Meaning - Bruder Translation - Bruder Nouns Examples

Bruder is a German Nouns

Learn Bruder meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Bruder is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Bruder Examples (Beispiele) in English

Bruder examples with English translations. See how to use Bruder in sentences. Bruder example sentences in English below.

Mein Bruder heißt Thomas.
My brother's name is Thomas.
Introducing a family member.
Ich habe drei Brüder.
I have three brothers.
Stating the number of siblings.
Er ist wie ein Bruder für mich.
He is like a brother to me.
Describing a close, non-familial relationship.
Die beiden Brüder sehen sich sehr ähnlich.
The two brothers look very similar.
Comparing physical appearance.
Brüder sollen sich gegenseitig helfen.
Brothers should help each other.
Expressing a moral or familial expectation.
Sein älterer Bruder ist Arzt.
His older brother is a doctor.
Talking about a sibling's profession.
Wir sind Brüder im Geiste.
We are brothers in spirit.
Expressing a deep ideological bond.
Der Bruder meiner Freundin wohnt in Berlin.
My girlfriend's brother lives in Berlin.
Describing a family relation of another person.
Bruder, kannst du mir helfen?
Bro, can you help me?
Informal, direct address (like 'bro' or 'dude').
In dem Kloster leben viele Brüder.
Many brothers live in the monastery.
Religious context (monks).

Bruder — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Bruder — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Der Bruder ist klein.
    Mein Bruder ist klein.
    While grammatically correct, using the definite article 'der' without context sounds odd. In German, possessive pronouns (mein, dein, sein, etc.) are almost always used when talking about your own family members in a general sense.
  • Ich habe zwei Bruder.
    Ich habe zwei Brüder.
    The plural of 'Bruder' is irregular: Brüder. For countable nouns after numbers greater than one, the plural form must be used.
  • Das ist der Bruder von Maria.
    Das ist Marias Bruder.
    While 'der Bruder von Maria' is understandable, using the genitive case (Marias Bruder) is more idiomatic and common in written and formal spoken German.

Bruder Word Family - Bruder Related Words - Bruder Family Members

Bruder Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Bruder word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Bruder family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Bruder related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Diminutive Form (Verkleinerungsform)
Brüderchen
Meaning: little brother, bro
Example: Komm her, Brüderchen!
Noun
Plural Form (Mehrzahl)
Brüder
Meaning: brothers
Example: Meine Brüder sind nett.
Noun
Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Bruderkrieg
Meaning: fraternal war, civil war
Example: Der Bruderkrieg zerstörte das Land.
Noun
Brudermord
Meaning: fratricide
Example: Brudermord ist ein schreckliches Verbrechen.
Noun
Adjective (Related) (Adjektiv (verwandt))
brüderlich
Meaning: brotherly, fraternal
Example: Sie haben eine brüderliche Beziehung.
Adjective

Bruder Usage - Bruder Collocations - Bruder Idioms - Bruder Synonyms - Bruder Antonyms

Bruder Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Bruder Collocations (Kollokationen)

Bruder collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Bruder word combinations and how to use Bruder with other words naturally.

älterer Bruder
older brother
High frequency
jüngerer Bruder
younger brother
High frequency
großer Bruder
big brother (often used for older brother)
High frequency
kleiner Bruder
little brother
High frequency
Bruder und Schwester
brother and sister
High frequency
mein Bruder
my brother
High frequency
Bruder im Geiste
brother in spirit (kindred spirit)
Medium frequency
Bruder des Vaters
father's brother (uncle)
Medium frequency
Bruder in Not
brother in need
Low frequency
Bruder des Glaubens
brother of faith
Low frequency

Bruder Idioms (Redewendungen)

Bruder idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Bruder with meanings and explanations. Master Bruder expressions used in everyday German.

Brüderchen und Schwesterchen
Brother and Sister (fairy tale title, also used for a close sibling pair)
Refers to the famous Grimm fairy tale, but can be used to describe a very close brother-sister relationship.
Wie Brüder im Geiste
Like brothers in spirit
Describes two people who are not biologically related but share a very deep bond, similar thinking, or common cause.
Seinen Bruder zum Vater haben
To have one's brother as a father (archaic/idiomatic)
An old expression meaning to be in a very confusing or incestuous family situation; rarely used in modern language.
Bruder Leichtfuß
Brother Lightfoot (a nickname)
A humorous or affectionate nickname for someone who is always on the move or travels a lot.
Bruder Lustig
Brother Merry
A nickname for a cheerful, funny person.

Bruder Synonyms (Synonyme)

Bruder synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Bruder and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Bruder similar words and their usage.

Geschwisterteil
Meaning: sibling (male)
High similarity
Brüderchen
Meaning: little brother, bro
High similarity
Bru
Meaning: bro
Medium similarity
Brudi
Meaning: bro, dude
Medium similarity
Verwandter
Meaning: relative
Low similarity

Bruder Antonyms (Antonyme)

Bruder antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Bruder. Discover Bruder opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Schwester
Meaning: sister
Feind
Meaning: enemy
Fremder
Meaning: stranger

Bruder Semantically Related Words - Bruder Contextually Related Words - Bruder Thematically Related Words

Bruder Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Bruder semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Bruder. Explore Bruder related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Bruder contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Schwester Familie Vater Mutter Sohn Geschwister Verwandter Freund Kloster Mönch

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