How to Say "My Brother" in Arabic

أخي

akhi

The English phrase "my brother" is translated into Arabic as أخي (akhi).

This phrase is used to refer to a male sibling of the speaker.

What does it mean word for word?

The word أخي is composed of the noun akh (brother) and the attached possessive suffix -i (my).

In Arabic, the possessive suffix -i is attached directly to the end of the noun to indicate first-person singular possession.

akhi

In many Arabic dialects, people use أخي or even just أخويا (akhoya) to address complete strangers, such as a shopkeeper or a driver, as a sign of warmth and friendliness.
The root letters for أخ are found in other Semitic languages, such as the Hebrew word 'ach', showing a prehistoric linguistic connection between the two families.
Arabic has a specific word for a 'brother from the father's side' and a 'brother from the mother's side', although both are referred to as أخي in general conversation.

جون في عمر أخي.
John is as old as my brother.
This sentence is useful for comparing the age of someone to أخي.
Tatoeba #370699 by saeb, translation #52583 by CN
أخي صغير لكنه قوي.
My brother is small but strong.
This sentence is useful for describing a physical attribute of أخي.
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أخي يعيش في طوكيو.
My brother lives in Tokyo.
This sentence is useful for stating the location where أخي lives.
Tatoeba #1580767 by Amastan, translation #250726 by CK
هو أَخِي
He is my brother
أَيْنَ أَخِي؟
Where is my brother?
أَخِوِيَ أَفْضَلُ
My brother is the best
مبروك يا إخوي
Congratulations, my brother
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