bràthair
/ˈb̥ɾaːhəð/ [ˈb̥ɾaːhəð̥ʲ]masculine
The Gaelic word for brother is bràthair.
bràthair is a masculine noun used to refer to a male sibling.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word bràthair is used in the nominative case. The plural form of the word is bràithrean.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈb̥ɾaːhəð/ [ˈb̥ɾaːhəð̥ʲ]
Did you know?
- The term bràthair shares a common ancient ancestor with the English word 'brother', coming from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰréh₂tēr.
- In Gaelic-speaking communities, the word for 'brother' is often used metaphorically to refer to a close friend or a member of a tight-knit social group.
- Historically, the concept of 'brotherhood' in Gaelic culture was often tied to specific kinship systems that determined legal and social rights.
Examples in context
- Tha bràthair Sheumais aig a' bhùth.James' brother is at the shop.This sentence is useful for seeing bràthair used to indicate a relationship and location.
- Tha bràthair agam.I have a brother.
- An robh bràthair agad?Did you have a brother?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brother” translations and entries bràthair, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bràthair, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
