bratr
[ˈbratr̩]masculine
The English word brother is translated into Czech as bratr. Wiktionary also lists brácha and brat.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bratr | [ˈbratr̩] (narrow) | masculine |
| brácha | [ˈbraːxa] (narrow) | colloquial, masculine |
| brat | masculine, poetic | |
| brater | dialectal, masculine |
All forms of this word refer to a male sibling.
Which one should you use?
bratr is the standard, neutral term. brácha is the colloquial version, similar to using 'bro' or 'big brother' in English. brat is a poetic or archaic form, and brater is a dialectal variation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use bratr in standard and neutral situations. Use brácha in informal, everyday speech. brat is reserved for poetic contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
brater is a dialectal form of the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bratr is bratři. When using the word as a direct object in the accusative case, use the form bratry.
Did you know?
- While bratr refers to a sibling, the word sourozenec is the gender-neutral term for 'sibling' used when the gender is unknown or irrelevant.
- The Czech word bratr shares a common ancestor with the English word 'brother', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰréh₂tēr.
- The diminutive or affectionate forms of 'brother' are often much more complex in Czech than the simple English 'bro', involving various suffixes to express closeness.
Examples in context
- To je můj bratr.This is my brother.This sentence shows how to identify a person using bratr.Tatoeba #8690610 by aldar, translation #463308 by lukaszpp
- Kde je můj bratr?Where is my brother?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone using bratr.Tatoeba #9459967 by slampisko, translation #1444739 by Spamster
- Kde je tvůj bratr?Where is your brother?This sentence shows how to ask about someone else's brother using bratr.Tatoeba #9459947 by slampisko, translation #873552 by ColinG
- Můj bratr se jmenuje Jan.My brother's name is Jan.
- Je to můj starší bratr.He is my older brother.
- Můj bratr je vědecký pracovník.My brother is a scientist.
- Brácha mi pomohl s domácím úkolem.My brother helped me with my homework.
- 182 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their families at a cafe.
- KateřinaMáš nějakého bratra?Do you have a brother?
- JakubAno, mám jednoho bratra.Yes, I have one brother.
- KateřinaJe tvůj bratr starší než ty?Is your brother older than you?
- JakubNe, je o rok mladší.No, he is one year younger.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brother” translations and entries bratr, brácha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bratr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
