noun
Uncommon
bhai
Bhai (noun) means a friendly, informal term for a brother. Example: “He grew up close to his bhai, always looking out for him.”
noun
1
A friendly, informal term for a brother.
"He grew up close to his bhai, always looking out for him."
2
A casual, friendly way to address a male friend, similar to "bro" or "dude."
""What's up, bhai?" he called out across the street."
How to use bhai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSouth Asian equivalent of "brother," used both literally and as a friendly term for a male friend.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bhais
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Etymology
From Hindi and Urdu bhāī ("brother"), ultimately from the Sanskrit word behind "brother" itself — the two words share the same distant ancestor.
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What does “bhai” mean?
The word “bhai” means a friendly, informal term for a brother. In plain terms, south Asian equivalent of "brother," used both literally and as a friendly term for a male friend.
How do you use “bhai” in a sentence?
Here is “bhai” used in a sentence: “He grew up close to his bhai, always looking out for him.”
What part of speech is “bhai”?
“Bhai” is a noun.
Where does the word “bhai” come from?
The word “bhai” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi and Urdu bhāī ("brother"), ultimately from the Sanskrit word behind "brother" itself — the two words share the same distant ancestor.
Is “bhai” a common word?
“Bhai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bhai” have?
“Bhai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a friendly, informal term for a brother.
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