брат
brat[brat]masculine
The Bulgarian word for brother is брат (brat).
брат is a masculine noun used to refer to a male sibling.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Which one should you use?
While брат is the standard form, you may encounter братът when referring to a specific, known brother. The plural form is братя.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate possession or a relationship, such as 'brother of [Name]', you can use the construction брат на [Name]. To refer to a specific brother, use the definite form братът. The plural form of the word is братя.
How do you pronounce it?
brat
Did you know?
- In Bulgaria, брат is frequently used as a slang term of endearment between close male friends, similar to how English speakers use 'bro' or 'mate'.
- The plural братя is an irregular form that differs significantly from the standard pluralization rules for masculine nouns in Bulgarian.
- The word брат shares a common ancestor with the English word 'brother', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European root '*bʰréh₂tēr'.
Examples in context
- Аз съм братът на Том.I'm Tom's brother.This sentence demonstrates the use of the definite form братът.Tatoeba #4737651 by niiina22, translation #2235780 by CK
- Като своя брат близнак е.He's like his twin brother.This sentence shows how to use the word брат to describe a twin.Tatoeba #3678639 by korobo4ka, translation #8869457 by moxy
- Брат ми ти праща много поздрави.My brother sends you his regards.This sentence illustrates the use of брат when mentioning a brother's regards.Tatoeba #4542651 by korobo4ka, translation #237827 by CK
- Брате, благодаря ти за помощта!Brother, thank you for your help!
- Как си, братишка?How are you, bro?
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about family members in a cafe.
- Мария MariyaИмаш ли брат?Imash li brat?Do you have a brother?
- Димитър DimitarДа, имам един брат.Da, imam edin brat.Yes, I have one brother.
- Мария MariyaТвоят брат живее ли тук?Tvoyat brat zhivee li tuk?Does your brother live here?
- Димитър DimitarНе, той е в София.Ne, toy e v Sofia.No, he is in Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brother” translations and entries брат, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries брат, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
