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Younger brother
Choto bhai
CHHOH-toh BHAH-ee
About this phrase
Literally
small brother
When to use it
Use choto bhai when you need to specify a younger brother; an elder brother is boro bhai. Bhai on its own is also a warm way to address any man near your age.
How it feels
Neutral, everyday kinship term.
Formality
Neutral
Grammar
Word by word
Examples
In a conversation
A
Tomar bhai achhe?
Do you have a brother?
B
Hyan, ekta chhoto bhai
Yes, a younger brother.
Common replies
Se amar chhoto bhai
He is my younger brother.
Or naam ki?
What is his name?