बड़ा भाई
bada bhaineutral
There is no single language called Indian, so this page gives Hindi. An elder brother is बड़ा भाई (bada bhai). People call him भैया (bhaiya) to his face. भाई साहब (bhai saahab) is a respectful form of address.
Meaning: elder brother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| बड़ा भाई | bada bhai | neutral |
| भाई साहब | bhai saahab | respectful |
| भैया | bhaiya | address, affectionate |
भैया (bhaiya) is also used for men who are not relatives, like a shopkeeper or a rickshaw driver.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
भाई साहब (bhai saahab) is polite and often used for older men.
Did you know?
- रक्षाबंधन (rakshabandhan) is a festival where sisters tie a thread on their brothers' wrists.
Examples in context
- मेरा बड़ा भाई दिल्ली में रहता है।mera bada bhai dilli mein rehta hai.My big brother lives in Delhi.
- भैया, यह कितने का है?bhaiya, yeh kitne ka hai?Brother, how much is this?
Example conversation
Younger sister Anju asks her elder brother Sandeep for help.
- Anjuभैया, मेरी मदद करो।bhaiya, meri madad karo.Brother, help me.
- Sandeepबोलो, क्या करना है?bolo, kya karna hai?Tell me, what do I have to do?
- Anjuयह सवाल समझा दो।yeh sawaal samjha do.Explain this question.
