Bedeutungen von Brother auf Deutsch

Das Wort „brother“ wird im alltäglichen Englisch häufig verwendet, um auf männliche Geschwister Bezug zu nehmen. Es kann sowohl biologische Brüder als auch enge Freunde beschreiben, die wie Brüder behandelt werden.

Beispiele für die Verwendung:

„I have one brother and two sisters.“ (Ich habe einen Bruder und zwei Schwestern.)
„He is like a brother to me.“ (Er ist wie ein Bruder für mich.)
„My brother is coming to visit this weekend.“ (Mein Bruder kommt dieses Wochenende zu Besuch.)

„Brother“ wird oft in informellen Kontexten verwendet, insbesondere unter Freunden oder in familiären Gesprächen. Es kann auch in formellen Kontexten auftreten, jedoch weniger häufig.

Häufige Redewendungen und Ausdrücke:

„Brotherly love“ (brüderliche Liebe) – beschreibt eine enge, liebevolle Beziehung zwischen Brüdern oder Freunden.
„Big brother“ (großer Bruder) – kann sich auf einen älteren Bruder oder metaphorisch auf eine überwachende Autorität beziehen.
„Little brother“ (kleiner Bruder) – bezieht sich auf einen jüngeren Bruder.

Häufige Fehler:
Ein häufiger Fehler ist die falsche Verwendung des Begriffs „brother“ in Bezug auf Geschwister, ohne den Kontext klar zu machen, insbesondere in Bezug auf Geschwister, die nicht biologisch verwandt sind.

Verwandte Wörter:

Synonyme: „sibling“ (Geschwister), „bro“ (umgangssprachlich für Bruder).
Antonyme: „sister“ (Schwester).

Aussprache:
Das Wort wird /ˈbrʌðər/ ausgesprochen. Es ist wichtig, den „th“-Laut korrekt zu artikulieren, was für Deutschsprachige eine Herausforderung darstellen kann.

Grammatik und Etymologie:
„Brother“ ist ein Substantiv und wird im Plural als „brothers“ verwendet. Das Wort stammt aus dem Altenglischen „brōþor“ und hat germanische Wurzeln.

Bedeutungen von Brother auf Deutsch

Bruder

Beispiel:

My brother is younger than me.

Mein Bruder ist jünger als ich.

She has two brothers and one sister.

Sie hat zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.

Verwendung: formal/informalKontext: Referring to a male sibling

Notiz: The most common translation of 'brother' in Deutsch.

Kollege / Freund

Beispiel:

He is like a brother to me.

Er ist wie ein Bruder für mich.

She considers him a brother from another mother.

Sie betrachtet ihn als Bruder aus einer anderen Mutter.

Verwendung: informalKontext: Referring to a close male friend or colleague

Notiz: Used to express a close bond or friendship.

Synonyme von Brother

sibling

A sibling is a brother or sister. It is a gender-neutral term used to refer to a brother or sister.

Beispiel: My sibling and I get along very well.

Notiz: Sibling is a broader term that includes both brothers and sisters, whereas brother specifically refers to a male sibling.

fellow

Fellow is a term used to refer to a companion or colleague, often in a friendly or informal way.

Beispiel: He is a fellow I have known since childhood.

Notiz: Fellow is a more general term that can refer to a friend, colleague, or companion, whereas brother specifically denotes a male sibling.

comrade

Comrade is a term used to refer to a close companion, especially in a shared activity or cause.

Beispiel: They fought side by side as comrades in the war.

Notiz: Comrade often implies a strong bond based on shared experiences or beliefs, whereas brother primarily denotes a familial relationship.

Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Brother

Blood is thicker than water

This phrase means that family relationships are stronger than other relationships. It emphasizes the importance of family bonds.

Beispiel: I may argue with my brother, but when it comes down to it, blood is thicker than water.

Notiz: The phrase 'blood is thicker than water' uses 'blood' metaphorically to represent family connections, rather than focusing on the literal meaning of 'brother.'

Big brother

This phrase refers to an older brother. It can also be used more generally to refer to an authority figure or someone who watches over or protects others.

Beispiel: My big brother always looks out for me and gives me great advice.

Notiz: While 'big brother' can refer to an actual older brother, it is often used to describe someone in a protective or authoritative role, not necessarily related by blood.

Brotherly love

This phrase describes a strong bond of affection and camaraderie between brothers or close male friends.

Beispiel: Their relationship is filled with brotherly love; they always support each other no matter what.

Notiz: It specifically emphasizes the love and bond between brothers or close male friends, rather than using 'brother' in a literal sense.

Brother in arms

This phrase refers to comrades who have shared dangerous or difficult experiences together, fostering a strong bond.

Beispiel: They fought side by side in the war and became brothers in arms.

Notiz: While 'brother in arms' uses 'brother' metaphorically to describe a close bond formed through shared experiences, it does not necessarily imply a familial relationship.

Soul brother

This phrase refers to someone with whom you share a deep connection, understanding, and similar beliefs or interests.

Beispiel: He's not just a friend; he's my soul brother, we understand each other on a deeper level.

Notiz: It emphasizes a strong emotional or spiritual connection, highlighting similarities beyond just a familial bond.

Brother from another mother

This humorous phrase is used to describe a close friend who is so dear that they are considered like a brother, even though not related by blood.

Beispiel: He may not be my biological brother, but he's my brother from another mother; we're that close.

Notiz: It playfully acknowledges a deep friendship that resembles a familial bond, despite not sharing biological parents.

My brother's keeper

This phrase comes from the biblical story of Cain and Abel and signifies being responsible for the well-being of others, especially family members.

Beispiel: As his older sister, I feel responsible for him; I am my brother's keeper.

Notiz: While it uses the term 'brother' to denote a sibling relationship, it focuses more on the idea of responsibility and care for others.

Brothers alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke

Bro

Bro is a casual abbreviation for 'brother' commonly used among friends or acquaintances to refer to each other.

Beispiel: What's up, bro? Did you finish your homework?

Notiz: Bro is a more informal and friendly term compared to 'brother'.

Bruv

'Bruv' is a slang term originating from British English, similar to 'bro' and commonly used in casual conversations among friends or peers.

Beispiel: Hey, bruvs, let's grab some food together.

Notiz: Bruv is a colloquial variation of 'brother' used predominantly in British English.

Broski

'Broski' is a playful and endearing term derived from 'brother' and used as a friendly or affectionate term for a close friend or sibling.

Beispiel: Thanks for helping me out, broski!

Notiz: Broski is a more affectionate and informal variation of 'brother'.

Broheim

'Broheim' is a humorous and often ironic term combining 'brother' and 'heim' in a playful manner, used among friends or peers.

Beispiel: Broheim, have you heard the latest news?

Notiz: Broheim is a whimsical and lighthearted variation of 'brother', not commonly used in serious contexts.

Brozilla

'Brozilla' is a humorous and exaggerated term blending 'brother' with 'Godzilla', typically used humorously to refer to a particularly overbearing or dominant male individual.

Beispiel: Watch out, it's Brozilla coming to the party!

Notiz: Brozilla is a playful and exaggerated term, not to be taken literally, highlighting a larger-than-life persona.

Brochacho

'Brochacho' is a fun and lighthearted term combining 'brother' with the Spanish suffix '-acho', used among friends with a playful or jovial tone.

Beispiel: Let's hit the beach, brochachos!

Notiz: Brochacho incorporates a Spanish flair into the slang term for 'brother', creating a vibrant and jovial expression.

Broseph

'Broseph' is a casual and comical term derived from combining 'brother' with 'Joseph', often used humorously among friends or peers.

Beispiel: Hey Broseph, wanna catch a movie tonight?

Notiz: Broseph is a light-hearted and whimsical variation of 'brother', adding a touch of humor and informality to the term.

Brother - Beispiele

My brother is coming to visit me next week.

Mein Bruder kommt nächste Woche zu Besuch.

He is like a brother to me.

Er ist wie ein Bruder für mich.

My older brother is a doctor.

Mein älterer Bruder ist Arzt.

Grammatik von Brother

Brother - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: brother

Konjugationen

Substantiv, Plural (Noun, plural): brothers

Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass): brother

Silben, Trennung und Betonung

brother enthält 2 Silben: broth • er

Phonetische Transkription: ˈbrə-t͟hər

broth er , ˈbrə t͟hər (Die rote Silbe ist betont)

Brother - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate

Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.

brother: 800 - 900 (Extrem Häufig).

Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.

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