Turkish · Family & People
Erkek kardeş
Brother
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male sibling.
Example
Erkek kardeşim benimle futbol oynar.
My brother plays football with me.
Etymology
'Erkek kardeş' translates to 'male sibling' and comprises the words 'erkek' (male) and 'kardeş' (sibling). It reflects the importance of gender identification in familial relationships in Turkish.
How & Where It’s Used
The term is primarily informal and is used in spoken communication. It is understood throughout Turkey, although 'kardeş' alone is often used in various contexts.