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/eɾˈmano/
Translation
brother
Word origin
From the Latin phrase frater germanus ('full brother, brother of the same parents'), where germanus meant 'of the same stock'. The adjective alone came to mean 'brother'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- germanus
- English cognates
- germane, german
Grammar
Examples
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My brother has lived in London for five years.
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They are like brothers even though they do not share blood.
, verte .
Brother, it has been so long since I last saw you here.
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I argue a lot with my older brother about silly things.
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My brothers arrived late to the Christmas dinner.
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