🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "Brother" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
եղբայր
"Brother" in Armenian · say it like yegh-bayr

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Armenian is եղբայր. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

եղբայրը
used when referring to 'the brother' in a specific context
բարեկամ
can mean 'brother' in a more figurative sense, like 'brotherly friend'

When to use it

You can use 'եղբայր' when talking to or about your brother. It is also used in a friendly manner among close male friends. In more formal contexts, you might use 'եղբայրը' to specify a particular brother.

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Ես սիրում եմ իմ եղբայրին։I love my brother.
Եղբայրս շատ լավ մարդ է։My brother is a very good person.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'եղբայր' with 'բարեկամ', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'բարեկամ' is more about friendship.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear եղբայր, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Armenian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'եղբայր' for close friends?

Yes, it can be used informally to refer to close male friends as a term of endearment.

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