брат
Cyrillic, masculine
The Serbian word for brother is брат (Latin: brat).
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| брат | Cyrillic, masculine | |
| brat | /brât/ | Latin, masculine |
The term refers to a male sibling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Burazer is commonly used in the Belgrade region.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of брат is браћа. You will also see the form брата when expressing possession or after certain prepositions, such as in the phrase немам брата (I don't have a brother).
Did you know?
- In traditional Serbian village culture, the phrase побратимљење describes a ritual where two people become 'sworn brothers' to create a lifelong bond of loyalty.
- The term брат is often used in Serbian Orthodox Christian contexts to refer to members of a monastic community or fellow believers.
- The word брат is a linguistic relative of the English word 'brother', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰréh₂tēr.
Examples in context
- Том ми је брат.Tom is my brother.This sentence is useful for showing how to identify a brother.Tatoeba #12403922 by Lebad, translation #2273295 by CK
- Ми смо брат и сестра.We are brother and sister.This sentence is useful for describing a brother and sister together.Tatoeba #1127183 by Dimitrije, translation #248611 by CK
- Хтео сам млађег брата.I wanted a younger brother.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a younger brother.Tatoeba #12395163 by Lebad, translation #12373589 by CK
- Dobar dan, brate!Good day, brother!
- Kako si, brate?How are you, brother?
- Brate, hvala ti što si uvek tu za mene.Brother, thank you for always being there for me.
- Hej, braćo! Kako ste?Hey, brothers! How are you?
- Idemo na utakmicu, braćo!Let's go to the game, brothers!
- Braćo, da li znate gde je najbliža prodavnica?Brothers, do you know where the nearest store is?
- E, burazeru, hajde da idemo na piće!Hey, buddy, let's go for a drink!
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Example conversation
Luka and Milica are talking about their families at a cafe.
- LukaДа ли имаш брата или сестру?Do you have a brother or a sister?
- MilicaИмам једног брата, али он је далеко.I have one brother, but he is far away.
- LukaМој брат је увек са мном.My brother is always with me.
- MilicaТо је лепо имати брата уз себе.It is nice to have a brother by your side.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brother” translations and entries brat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brat, брат, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
