Dutch · Family & Relationships
de broer
brother
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male sibling.
Example
Mijn broer is ouder dan ik.
My brother is older than me.
Etymology
'De broer' is derived from the Old Dutch 'brōþar', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*brōþēr', linking it to similar terms in other Germanic languages that denote sibling relationships.
How & Where It’s Used
'De broer' is used informally in day-to-day conversations and formally in written communications. The term is recognized across all Dutch-speaking communities.