🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Brother" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
deartháir
"Brother" in Irish · say it like dair-har

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Irish is deartháir. 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

brónn
used in some dialects, more casual

When to use it

You can use 'deartháir' when referring to your brother or a close male friend. It is a common term in everyday conversation. In more formal contexts, you might specify 'mo dheartháir' to mean 'my brother'.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Tá mo dheartháir ag obair sa chathair.My brother is working in the city.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'deartháir' with 'deirfiúr', which means sister.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a word for brother-in-law in Irish?

Yes, the term is 'deartháir céile'.

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