🇬🇷 Greek phrases

How to Say "Brother" in Greek

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Αδελφός
"Brother" in Greek · say it like ah-thel-FOS

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Greek is Αδελφός. 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

Αδελφή
used for sister
Φίλος
can mean friend, used informally among close males

When to use it

You can use 'Αδελφός' when referring to your brother or a close male friend. It is a term of endearment and can also be used in a familial context. In casual conversations, it can express camaraderie among friends.

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Examples in Greek

GreekEnglish
Ο αδελφός μου είναι πολύ καλός.My brother is very nice.
Πήγαμε μαζί με τον αδελφό μου στο σινεμά.I went to the cinema with my brother.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'αδελφός' with 'φίλος', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'φίλος' means friend.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 'αδελφός' used only for biological brothers?

No, it can also refer to close male friends in a brotherly context.

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