mój brat
/ˈmuj ˈbrat/word by word
The English phrase "my brother" is translated into Polish as mój brat.
This phrase is used to refer to a male sibling of the speaker. While brat refers specifically to a brother, the Polish word rodzeństwo is the collective term for siblings (brothers and sisters).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use mojego brata (accusative case) when the brother is the direct object of a verb, such as in "I see my brother". Use mojemu bratu (dative case) when the brother is the indirect object, such as in "I am giving a gift to my brother". Use moim bratem (instrumental case) when used with the preposition z (with), as in "I am walking with my brother".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmuj ˈbrat/
Did you know?
- While brat means brother, the word bratanie się refers to the act of becoming overly familiar or friendly with someone, often in a way that is seen as inappropriate.
- The word brat is a cognate of the English word 'brother', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰréh₂tēr.
- While mój brat means 'my brother', in many Polish families, people use the term braciszek to refer to a little brother, which adds a layer of endearment.
Examples in context
- To jest mój brat.This is my brother.This is useful for introducing your brother.Tatoeba #3085205 by jeedrek, translation #463308 by lukaszpp
- Mój brat pije sok.My brother is drinking juice.This shows your brother performing an action.Tatoeba #12058232 by jimbojim, translation #8109742 by Takirabor
- Mój brat jest zdrowy.My brother is healthy.This describes your brother's state of being.Tatoeba #841756 by zipangu, translation #250709 by CK
- Mój brat jest bardzo mądry.My brother is very smart.
- Uwielbiam spędzać czas z moim bratem.I love spending time with my brother.
- Mój brat jest przykładem do naśladowania.My brother is a role model.
- Mój braciszek zawsze jest dla mnie wsparciem.My little brother is always there to support me.
- Cieszę się, że mam takiego bracucha.I'm glad I have such a cool brother.
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Example conversation
Tomasz introduces his sibling to Małgorzata.
- TomaszTo jest mój brat, Adam.This is my brother, Adam.
- MałgorzataMiło cię poznać, Adamie.Nice to meet you, Adam.
- TomaszMój brat studiuje w Krakowie.My brother studies in Krakow.
- MałgorzataTo brzmi bardzo ciekawie.That sounds very interesting.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mój, brat) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brat, mój, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
