🇪🇸 Catalan phrases

How to Say "Brother" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
germà
"Brother" in Catalan · say it like jehr-mah

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Catalan is germà. 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

hermanet
a casual and affectionate way to say little brother
germana
used when referring to a sister

When to use it

You use 'germà' when referring to your brother or a male sibling. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to a close male friend. In informal contexts, you might use 'hermanet' for a younger brother.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
El meu germà és molt divertit.My brother is very funny.
Tinc un germà i una germana.I have a brother and a sister.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'germà' with 'germana', which means sister.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'germà'?

The plural form is 'germans'.

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