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Bhaai in English: Brother (भाई)
Brother
Hindi (Devanagari)
भाई
Hindi (English letters)
bhaai
भाई (bhaai) can be expressed as “Brother” in English. For example: “This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.”
“bhaai” kehna ho, to English mein “Brother” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing family
This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.
यह मेरा छोटा भाई है, वह दिल्ली में पढ़ता है।
yah mera chhota bhaai hai, vah Dilli mein padhta hai.
How to pronounce “Brother”
Say it in English
BRUH-ther
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Brother: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Brother | भाई bhaai The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi. | यह मेरा छोटा भाई है, वह दिल्ली में पढ़ता है। yah mera chhota bhaai hai, vah Dilli mein padhta hai. Introducing family | Introducing family |
| Hey bro, what's the plan for tomorrow? | अरे भाई, कल का प्लान क्या है? are bhaai, kal ka plan kya hai? Casual address to a friend | Casual address to a friend |
“Brother” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Brother” in English sentences
1. Introducing family
This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.
यह मेरा छोटा भाई है, वह दिल्ली में पढ़ता है।
yah mera chhota bhaai hai, vah Dilli mein padhta hai.
2. Casual address to a friend
Hey bro, what's the plan for tomorrow?
अरे भाई, कल का प्लान क्या है?
are bhaai, kal ka plan kya hai?
3. Talking about siblings
I have two brothers, one elder and one younger.
मेरे दो भाई हैं, एक बड़ा भाई और एक छोटा।
mere do bhaai hain, ek bada bhaai aur ek chhota.
Common mistakes with “Brother”
Instead of
This are my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.
Say this
This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine younger brother, he studies in Delhi.
Say this
This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
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Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who is this, your brother?
Show Hindi meaning
यह कौन है, आपका भाई?
yah kaun hai, aapka bhaai?
You
Yes, this is my elder brother, he's an engineer.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, यह मेरा बड़ा भाई है, इंजीनियर है।
haan, yah mera bada bhaai hai, engineer hai.
Partner
And where does the younger brother live?
Show Hindi meaning
और छोटा भाई कहाँ रहता है?
aur chhota bhaai kahaan rehta hai?
You
The younger brother is at home, preparing for college.
Show Hindi meaning
छोटा भाई घर पर है, कॉलेज की तैयारी कर रहा है।
chhota bhaai ghar par hai, college ki taiyaari kar raha hai.
Your turn: use “Brother”
Say this in English: अरे भाई, कल का प्लान क्या है? (are bhaai, kal ka plan kya hai?)
Reveal sample answer
Hey bro, what's the plan for tomorrow?
अरे भाई, कल का प्लान क्या है?
are bhaai, kal ka plan kya hai?
Compare your word order with “Hey bro, what's the plan for tomorrow?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Brother” in English
Bhaai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भाई (bhaai) can be expressed as “Brother” in English. For example: “This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.”
What does “Brother” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Brother” means भाई (bhaai). The sentence “This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Brother” in a sentence?
Hey bro, what's the plan for tomorrow? Hindi meaning: अरे भाई, कल का प्लान क्या है? (are bhaai, kal ka plan kya hai?). “Brother” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my younger brother, he studies in Delhi.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Brother”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
