привет, брат
privet, brat
The English phrase "hello brother" is translated into Russian as привет, брат (privet, brat).
This phrase is an informal greeting used to address a male friend or a male sibling.
What does it mean word for word?
The word брат means brother.
Which one should you use?
You can use the diminutive form привет, братишка to express a closer, more affectionate bond with a male friend or a younger brother.
How does it change in a sentence?
The diminutive form братишка can be used to express a closer, more affectionate bond with a male friend or a younger brother.
How do you pronounce it?
privet, brat
Did you know?
- The diminutive братишка can sometimes be used ironically to address someone who is acting childish or naive.
- The English word 'brother' and the Russian word брат are cognates, meaning they both stem from the same prehistoric root.
- The word привет can be used as a noun meaning 'regards', allowing you to 'send a привет' to someone through a third party.
Examples in context
- Привет, брат! Как дела?Hello Brother! How are you?
- Привет, брат, как дела?Privet, brat, kak dela?Hello brother, how are things?
- Привет, брат, давно не виделись.Privet, brat, davno ne videlis'.Hello brother, long time no see.
Example conversation
Olga greets her brother Alexander at the doorway.
- Ольга OlgaПривет, брат! Ты приехал!Privet, brat! Ty priyekhal!Hello brother! You arrived!
- Александр AleksandrПривет, Ольга! Я очень рад тебя видеть.Privet, Olga! Ya ochen rad tebya videt.Hello, Olga! I am very glad to see you.
- Ольга OlgaПроходи скорее, мама уже ждёт.Prokhodi skoreye, mama uzhe zhdyot.Come in quickly, mom is already waiting.
- Александр AleksandrХорошо, иду!Khorosho, idu!Okay, I'm coming!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries брат, привет, CC BY-SA 4.0.
