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How to Say "Brother" in Romanian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
frate
"Brother" in Romanian 路 say it like frah-teh

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Romanian is frate. 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

fr膬葲ior
a more affectionate term, often used for younger brothers
frate mai mare
means older brother, used to specify age

When to use it

You can use 'frate' when referring to your brother or when talking about brothers in general. It is also used informally among friends to express camaraderie. In more affectionate contexts, you might use 'fr膬葲ior' for a younger brother.

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Examples in Romanian

RomanianEnglish
Fratele meu este foarte amuzant.My brother is very funny.
脦mi place s膬 petrec timp cu fratele meu.I like to spend time with my brother.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'frate' with 'frate mai mare' when referring to an older brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'frate'?

The plural form is 'fra葲i'.

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