برادرزاده
baradarzade
The Persian word for a fraternal nephew is برادرزاده (baradarzade).
Meaning: fraternal or sororal nephew (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound of baradar, meaning brother and zade, meaning born or offspring.
How do you pronounce it?
baradarzade
Did you know?
- Because Persian is a gender-neutral language in its grammar, برادرزاده (baradarzade) can be used for both a nephew and a niece unless a gender-specific pronoun is added.
- The word برادر (baradar) comes from an ancient root meaning 'same womb', linking the Persian word for 'brother' to the biological process of birth.
- The suffix زاده (zade) is so common in Persian identity that it appears in many prestigious surnames and titles to denote lineage and noble birth.
Examples in context
- برادرزاده من بسیار باهوش است.barādarzādeye man besyār bāhesh ast.My nephew is very intelligent.
- من برای برادرزادهام هدیه خریدم.man barāy-e barādarzāde-am hedye kharidam.I bought a gift for my nephew.
Example conversation
Zahra and Ali are looking at a family photo.
- زهرا Zahraاین پسر کوچک کیست؟In pesar-e kuchek kist?Who is this little boy?
- علی Aliاو برادرزاده من است.Ou barādarzādeh man ast.He is my nephew.
- زهرا Zahraخیلی شبیه تو است.Kheyli shabih-e to ast.He looks a lot like you.
- علی Aliبله، همه این را میگویند.Bale, hameh in rā miguyand.Yes, everyone says that.
