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.