How to Say ‘Brother’ in Italian
Il fratello
eel frah-TEL-loh
[eel frah-TEL-loh]
💬 Usage Tip: In the plural, fratelli can mean brothers or brothers and sisters together. That's why Hai fratelli? usually asks about siblings in general.
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
the
Masculine singular definite article used before nouns like 'gate'.
Il gate 12 è in fondo al corridoio.
Gate 12 is at the end of the corridor.
fratello
[frah-TEL-loh]
brother
Noun meaning 'brother.'
Mio fratello controlla sempre il percorso sul telefono.
My brother always checks the route on his phone.
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