de broer /dəbrˈur/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "brother".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Familie en rollen

Source term
brother
Translation
de broer
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form de broer
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural broers
Diminutive broertje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de broer
Examples
Dit is de broer.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Familie en rollen.

Example Sentences

Hij is mijn broer.

English: He is my brother.

A1 · Family and Roles

Mijn broer is tien jaar oud.

English: My brother is ten years old.

A0 · familyPeople

Hij heeft één broer.

English: He has one brother.

A0 · familyPeople

Mijn broer gaat naar school.

English: My brother goes to school.

A0 · familyPeople

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