चचेरा भाई در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Paternal male cousin (Father's brother's son).
- Specific Hindi kinship term, unlike the generic 'cousin'.
- Inflects to 'chachere' in plural or oblique cases.
- Culturally equivalent to a biological brother in India.
The Hindi term चचेरा भाई (Chachera Bhai) is a specific kinship noun used to describe a paternal male cousin—specifically, the son of one's father's brother. Unlike the English word 'cousin,' which is gender-neutral and covers both maternal and paternal sides, Hindi employs a highly descriptive system that immediately identifies the exact biological link between two people. In the vast landscape of Indian family structures, where joint families were historically the norm, a chachera bhai is often considered as close as a biological brother. The word is a compound: 'Chachera' is the adjective form of 'Chacha' (father's younger brother), and 'Bhai' means brother.
- Literal Meaning
- Father's brother's son.
- Social Context
- Used in formal introductions to clarify family lineage or in legal contexts regarding inheritance.
- Emotional Resonance
- While 'chachera' clarifies the relation, most Indians simply use 'bhai' (brother) in daily conversation to show affection.
वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है, लेकिन हम सगे भाइयों की तरह रहते हैं। (He is my paternal cousin, but we live like real brothers.)
When speaking to English speakers, Hindi learners often find this specificity daunting. However, it serves a functional purpose in a culture where roles and responsibilities within an extended family are clearly defined. If you are introducing someone at a wedding, saying 'This is my cousin' might prompt the follow-up question, 'From which side?' Using चचेरा भाई eliminates that ambiguity instantly. It signals that this person belongs to your father's clan (the patrilineal line), which historically carried significant weight in terms of ancestral property and family names in North India.
मेरे चचेरे भाई की शादी अगले महीने है। (My paternal cousin's wedding is next month.)
Furthermore, the term reflects the 'Bhai-Behen' (Brother-Sister) culture of India. In many Western cultures, cousins might date or marry; in traditional Hindu culture, a chachera bhai is strictly a sibling, and marriage between them is considered incestuous and is legally prohibited under the Hindu Marriage Act. Thus, the word carries a heavy weight of 'siblinghood' rather than just 'extended relative.'
Using चचेरा भाई requires an understanding of Hindi's possessive case and adjective-noun agreement. Because 'भाई' (brother) is a masculine noun, the adjective 'चचेरा' (paternal) must match it. If you were talking about multiple cousins, 'चचेरा' would change to 'चचेरे' (chachere) to agree with the plural 'भाई' (brothers).
- Singular Subject
- मेरा चचेरा भाई डॉक्टर है। (My paternal cousin is a doctor.)
- Plural Subject
- मेरे तीन चचेरे भाई हैं। (I have three paternal cousins.)
- Oblique Case
- मैंने अपने चचेरे भाई को फोन किया। (I called my paternal cousin.) - Note how 'चचेरा' becomes 'चचेरे' before a postposition like 'को'.
क्या आपका चचेरा भाई आपके साथ रहता है? (Does your paternal cousin live with you?)
In everyday speech, you will notice that people often drop the 'chachera' once the relationship is established. For instance, in a long story about a trip, a speaker might start with 'I went with my chachera bhai,' but for the rest of the story, they will just say 'bhai.' This is because the distinction is vital for identification, but the emotional bond is expressed through the word 'brother.'
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने मुझे यह तोहफा दिया। (My paternal cousin gave me this gift.)
When comparing your chachera bhai to a 'real' or biological brother, the term used for the latter is 'सगा भाई' (saga bhai). This contrast is frequently used in literature and cinema to highlight family loyalty or conflict. For example, 'He is not my real brother, he is my chachera bhai, but he loves me more than anyone.'
You will hear चचेरा भाई most frequently in social gatherings, legal disputes, and biographical narratives. In India, family introductions are an art form. When you attend an Indian wedding, you aren't just meeting 'friends and family'; you are meeting a network of specific relations. A host might say, 'Meet him, he is my chachera bhai from Kanpur.' This gives the listener immediate context about the guest's lineage.
- News & Media
- Crime reports or political news often specify 'chachera bhai' to describe accomplices or family dynasties (e.g., 'The politician's chachera bhai is also contesting').
- Bollywood Movies
- Plots often revolve around property disputes between chachere bhai (paternal cousins) or their deep bond in a joint family setting.
पुलिस के अनुसार, आरोपी का चचेरा भाई भी इस मामले में शामिल था। (According to the police, the accused's paternal cousin was also involved in this case.)
In rural North India, the 'Chachera-Tausera' network forms the core of the village social structure (the 'Biradari'). Here, the word is used daily to define land boundaries and social obligations. In urban settings, while the word is still used, younger generations might lean towards the English 'Cousin' while speaking Hinglish, but 'Chachera bhai' remains the standard in formal Hindi and among older generations.
गाँव में मेरे कई चचेरे भाई खेती करते हैं। (In the village, many of my paternal cousins do farming.)
Interestingly, the word is also used in genealogy and history books. When reading about royal families (like the Mughals or Rajputs), the chachera bhai is often a key figure in succession battles. The clarity of the term helps historians track the patrilineal descent which was crucial for throne inheritance.
The most common mistake for English speakers is using 'चचेरा भाई' for *any* male cousin. In English, the son of your mother's brother is also your 'cousin,' but in Hindi, he is your ममेरा भाई (Mamera Bhai). Using 'chachera' for a maternal cousin is a factual error that can cause confusion about your family tree.
- Mistake: Over-generalization
- Calling your mother's brother's son a 'chachera bhai'. Correct term: Mamera bhai.
- Mistake: Gender Confusion
- Using 'chachera bhai' for a female cousin. Correct term: Chacheri behen (चचेरी बहन).
गलत: वह मेरी चचेरा भाई है। (Wrong: She is my paternal cousin brother.)
सही: वह मेरी चचेरी बहन है। (Right: She is my paternal cousin sister.)
Another mistake is the redundant 'Cousin Brother' phrasing. While common in Indian English, in pure Hindi, you don't need to say 'कज़िन भाई' (Cousin Bhai). 'चचेरा भाई' already contains all the information. Learners also often forget to change the ending to 'चचेरे' (chachere) when using plural or oblique forms. For example, saying 'मेरा चचेरा भाईयों' is incorrect; it must be 'मेरे चचेरे भाईयों'.
Lastly, learners sometimes confuse 'Chachera' with 'Chachaji.' Remember that 'Chachaji' is the person (the uncle), while 'Chachera' is the relationship descriptor (paternal-uncle-related). You cannot say 'He is my Chachaji' if you mean he is your cousin.
Hindi has a rich vocabulary for cousins, each defining a specific branch of the family tree. Understanding चचेरा भाई is just the beginning. Here is how it compares to other male cousins:
- ममेरा भाई (Mamera Bhai)
- Son of mother's brother (Mama). This is the maternal equivalent of Chachera Bhai.
- फुफेरा भाई (Phuphera Bhai)
- Son of father's sister (Bua). 'Phuphera' comes from 'Phupha' (the aunt's husband).
- मौसेरा भाई (Mausera Bhai)
- Son of mother's sister (Mausi). 'Mausera' comes from 'Mausa' (the aunt's husband).
मेरे चचेरे भाई और ममेरे भाई अच्छे दोस्त हैं। (My paternal cousin and maternal cousin are good friends.)
If you want to emphasize that someone is your 'real' brother (sharing the same parents), you use सगा भाई (Saga Bhai). If you want to be very formal or literary, you might use पितृव्य-पुत्र (Pitrivya-putra), which is a Sanskritized version meaning 'father's brother's son,' but this is extremely rare in spoken Hindi. In modern urban settings, many people simply use the English word 'Cousin,' though they often add 'Brother' to it (e.g., 'He is my cousin brother'), which is a unique feature of Indian English.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
Hindi has over 20 specific words for 'cousin' depending on the exact branch of the family tree, whereas English has only one.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'ch' as 'sh' (it should be a hard 'ch' as in 'chair').
- Missing the aspiration in 'bh' (it is not 'bai', but 'bhai').
- Pronouncing 'chachera' as 'chachira'.
- Treating 'bhai' as two separate syllables 'ba-ee' instead of a diphthong.
- Forgetting the long 'aa' sound in 'chachera'.
سطح دشواری
Easy to read once you know the characters and the concept of 'ch' and 'bh'.
Requires correct spelling of aspirated 'bh' and the conjunct 'ch'.
Aspiration in 'bhai' can be tricky for native English speakers.
Very common word, easily recognizable in context.
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پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
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Adjective Agreement
चचेरा (M.S.), चचेरे (M.P./Oblique), चचेरी (F.).
Oblique Case
चचेरा भाई -> चचेरे भाई को (before postpositions).
Possessive 'Ka'
चचेरे भाई का घर (The house of the paternal cousin).
Pluralization of 'Bhai'
Bhai remains bhai in direct plural (दो भाई), becomes bhaiyon in oblique plural (भाईयों को).
Reflexive Pronoun 'Apna'
मैं अपने चचेरे भाई से मिला (I met *my* paternal cousin).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है।
He is my paternal cousin.
Simple Subject-Complement sentence.
मेरा चचेरा भाई छोटा है।
My paternal cousin is small/young.
Adjective 'chhota' describes 'bhai'.
क्या यह तुम्हारा चचेरा भाई है?
Is this your paternal cousin?
Interrogative sentence.
मेरा चचेरा भाई खेल रहा है।
My paternal cousin is playing.
Present continuous tense.
चचेरा भाई घर पर है।
The paternal cousin is at home.
Locative case with 'par'.
वह मेरा अच्छा चचेरा भाई है।
He is my good paternal cousin.
Adjective 'achha' matches 'bhai'.
मेरे पास एक चचेरा भाई है।
I have one paternal cousin.
Possession using 'ke paas'.
चचेरा भाई आ रहा है।
The paternal cousin is coming.
Present continuous tense.
मेरा चचेरा भाई स्कूल जाता है।
My paternal cousin goes to school.
Habitual present tense.
मैं अपने चचेरे भाई के साथ खेलता हूँ।
I play with my paternal cousin.
Oblique case 'chachere' used with 'ke saath'.
उसका चचेरा भाई बहुत लंबा है।
His paternal cousin is very tall.
Adverb 'bahut' modifying adjective 'lamba'.
क्या आपका चचेरा भाई यहाँ रहता है?
Does your paternal cousin live here?
Interrogative with 'yahan'.
मेरे चचेरे भाई का नाम राहुल है।
My paternal cousin's name is Rahul.
Possessive 'ka' triggers oblique 'chachere'.
वह अपने चचेरे भाई को प्यार करता है।
He loves his paternal cousin.
Transitive verb with 'ko'.
मेरे दो चचेरे भाई हैं।
I have two paternal cousins.
Plural 'chachere' and 'hain'.
चचेरा भाई कल आएगा।
The paternal cousin will come tomorrow.
Future tense 'aaega'.
मेरा चचेरा भाई इंजीनियरिंग की पढ़ाई कर रहा है।
My paternal cousin is studying engineering.
Compound noun 'engineering ki padhai'.
मैंने अपने चचेरे भाई को शादी का कार्ड दिया।
I gave a wedding card to my paternal cousin.
Past tense 'diya' with indirect object.
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने नई कार खरीदी है।
My paternal cousin has bought a new car.
Perfect tense with 'ne' construction.
हम बचपन में अपने चचेरे भाई के घर जाते थे।
We used to go to our paternal cousin's house in childhood.
Past habitual 'jaate the'.
मेरा चचेरा भाई मुझसे दो साल बड़ा है।
My paternal cousin is two years older than me.
Comparison using 'se bada'.
आज मेरे चचेरे भाई का जन्मदिन है।
Today is my paternal cousin's birthday.
Possessive construction.
वह अपने चचेरे भाई की बहुत मदद करता है।
He helps his paternal cousin a lot.
Noun 'madad' with verb 'karta hai'.
क्या तुम मेरे चचेरे भाई से मिले हो?
Have you met my paternal cousin?
Present perfect interrogative.
संपत्ति के विवाद के कारण चचेरे भाइयों में बातचीत बंद है।
Due to a property dispute, the paternal cousins are not on speaking terms.
Complex sentence with 'ke kaaran'.
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने सेना में भर्ती होने का फैसला किया।
My paternal cousin decided to join the army.
Infinitive 'bharti hone ka' as an object.
वह अपने चचेरे भाई को अपना आदर्श मानता है।
He considers his paternal cousin his role model.
Verb 'maanta hai' meaning 'considers'.
चचेरे भाई की शादी में पूरा परिवार इकट्ठा हुआ।
The whole family gathered for the paternal cousin's wedding.
Past participle 'ikkattha hua'.
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने विदेश में बसने की योजना बनाई है।
My paternal cousin has planned to settle abroad.
Noun phrase 'videsh mein basne ki yojana'.
हालाँकि वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है, फिर भी हम अजनबियों की तरह हैं।
Even though he is my paternal cousin, we are like strangers.
Conjunctions 'halanki... phir bhi'.
मेरे चचेरे भाई की सफलता पर मुझे गर्व है।
I am proud of my paternal cousin's success.
Abstract noun 'safalta' and adjective 'garv'.
गाँव में चचेरे भाई ही एक-दूसरे का सहारा होते हैं।
In the village, paternal cousins are each other's support.
Emphatic particle 'hi'.
भारतीय समाज में चचेरे भाई के साथ संबंध सगे भाई जैसा ही प्रगाढ़ होता है।
In Indian society, the relationship with a paternal cousin is as intense as with a biological brother.
High-level vocabulary like 'pragaadh' (intense/deep).
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने पारिवारिक व्यवसाय को नई ऊंचाइयों पर पहुँचाया है।
My paternal cousin has taken the family business to new heights.
Idiomatic expression 'unchaiyon par pahunchana'.
विभाजन के दौरान मेरा चचेरा भाई सीमा के उस पार रह गया था।
During the partition, my paternal cousin was left on the other side of the border.
Historical context with 'vibhaajan'.
राजनीतिक प्रतिद्वंद्विता ने चचेरे भाइयों के बीच दरार पैदा कर दी।
Political rivalry created a rift between the paternal cousins.
Abstract subject 'rajnitik pratidvandvita'.
मेरे चचेरे भाई की कानूनी सलाह मेरे बहुत काम आई।
My paternal cousin's legal advice was very useful to me.
Idiom 'kaam aana' (to be useful).
संयुक्त परिवार में चचेरे भाइयों का पालन-पोषण एक साथ होता है।
In a joint family, paternal cousins are raised together.
Passive-style construction 'palan-poshan hota hai'.
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने अपनी वसीयत में मेरा नाम भी शामिल किया है।
My paternal cousin has also included my name in his will.
Legal term 'vasiyat' (will).
चचेरे भाई के प्रति उसकी निष्ठा सराहनीय है।
His loyalty towards his paternal cousin is commendable.
Formal adjective 'sarahniya' (commendable).
वंशानुगत संपत्ति के हस्तांतरण में चचेरे भाई की भूमिका अक्सर विवाद का विषय बनती है।
In the transfer of ancestral property, the role of the paternal cousin often becomes a subject of dispute.
Highly formal Sanskritized vocabulary.
साहित्य में चचेरे भाइयों के बीच का द्वंद्व अक्सर सत्ता संघर्ष को दर्शाता है।
In literature, the conflict between paternal cousins often depicts a struggle for power.
Literary analysis vocabulary 'dvandva' (conflict).
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने अपनी बौद्धिक क्षमताओं से कुल का नाम रोशन किया है।
My paternal cousin has brought glory to the family name through his intellectual abilities.
Idiom 'naam roshan karna'.
यद्यपि वे चचेरे भाई हैं, उनकी विचारधाराओं में ज़मीन-आसमान का अंतर है।
Although they are paternal cousins, there is a world of difference in their ideologies.
Idiom 'zamin-aasman ka antar'.
चचेरे भाई के आकस्मिक निधन ने पूरे कुनबे को शोक में डुबो दिया।
The sudden demise of the paternal cousin plunged the entire clan into grief.
Advanced term 'kunba' (clan/extended family).
उसने अपने चचेरे भाई के विरुद्ध गवाही देने से साफ इनकार कर दिया।
He flatly refused to testify against his paternal cousin.
Prepositional phrase 'ke viruddh' (against).
चचेरे भाइयों के बीच का यह सौहार्द आज के युग में विरल है।
This camaraderie between paternal cousins is rare in today's era.
Sophisticated word 'sauharda' (harmony/camaraderie).
मेरे चचेरे भाई की दूरदर्शिता ने हमारे पुश्तैनी व्यापार को बचा लिया।
My paternal cousin's foresight saved our ancestral business.
Compound adjective 'pushtaini' (ancestral).
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— The light/pride of the family (often said of a chachera bhai).
मेरा चचेरा भाई खानदान का चिराग है।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
This is the son of your mother's brother. Don't mix paternal and maternal.
This is the female version (paternal female cousin).
This is the uncle himself, not the son.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To be very close (often said of cousins).
वे चचेरे भाई एक ही थाली में खाते हैं।
Informal— To have a brother's (or cousin's) support.
मुझ पर मेरे चचेरे भाई का हाथ है।
Neutral— To lose affection for kin.
संपत्ति के लिए चचेरे भाइयों का खून सफेद हो गया।
Literary— To work together closely.
चचेरे भाई कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर काम करते हैं।
Neutral— Very dear (a cousin can be this to an uncle).
वह अपने चाचा की आँख का तारा है।
Informal— An insider who leaks secrets (often applied to rival cousins).
उसका चचेरा भाई ही घर का भेदी निकला।
Common— Clear justice (used in family disputes).
चचेरे भाइयों के झगड़े में दूध का दूध पानी का पानी हो गया।
Neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both are male cousins.
Chachera is from the father's side; Mamera is from the mother's side.
मेरा चचेरा भाई और ममेरा भाई साथ हैं।
Both are paternal cousins.
Chachera is the son of the father's *brother*; Phuphera is the son of the father's *sister*.
फुफेरा भाई बुआ का बेटा होता है।
Both are cousins.
Mausera is the son of the mother's sister.
मौसेरा भाई मासी का बेटा है।
Both are 'brothers'.
Saga is biological (same parents); Chachera is a cousin.
वह मेरा सगा भाई नहीं, चचेरा भाई है।
Both are non-biological brothers in some sense.
Sautela is a step-brother (sharing one parent).
सौतेला भाई और चचेरा भाई अलग होते हैं।
الگوهای جملهسازی
वह [Possessive] चचेरा भाई है।
वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है।
[Possessive] चचेरा भाई [Adjective] है।
मेरा चचेरा भाई लंबा है।
मैं [Possessive] चचेरे भाई के साथ [Verb] हूँ।
मैं अपने चचेरे भाई के साथ खेलता हूँ।
[Possessive] चचेरे भाई ने [Object] [Verb-Past] है।
मेरे चचेरे भाई ने कार खरीदी है।
[Possessive] चचेरे भाई की [Noun] [Adjective] है।
मेरे चचेरे भाई की शादी बड़ी है।
यद्यपि वह चचेरा भाई है, [Clause]।
यद्यपि वह चचेरा भाई है, वह सगे जैसा है।
[Noun] के कारण चचेरे भाइयों में [Noun] है।
संपत्ति के कारण चचेरे भाइयों में विवाद है।
[Abstract Noun] चचेरे भाई के [Noun] को दर्शाता है।
यह प्रेम चचेरे भाई के समर्पण को दर्शाता है।
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مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very high in social and family contexts in India.
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Calling a maternal cousin 'Chachera Bhai'.
→
Mamera Bhai.
Chachera is strictly for the father's brother's side.
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Saying 'Mera chachera bhaiyon'.
→
मेरे चचेरे भाई.
Adjectives must agree with the plural noun.
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Using 'Chachera' for a girl.
→
Chacheri behen.
Hindi adjectives and nouns change with gender.
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Pronouncing 'Bhai' as 'Bye'.
→
Bhai (with aspiration).
The 'bh' sound is crucial for meaning in Hindi.
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Using 'Chachera Bhai' for your father's sister's son.
→
Phuphera Bhai.
Father's sister is 'Bua', so her son is 'Phuphera'.
نکات
Master the Suffix
The '-era' suffix always implies 'related to'. Once you learn Chacha, Mama, Phupha, and Mausa, just add '-era' to get the cousin types.
The Joint Family
Understand that 'Chachera Bhai' often implies someone you might have lived with in a joint family, making the bond very strong.
Oblique Case is Key
Most mistakes happen because learners say 'मेरा चचेरा भाई को'. Remember to change it to 'मेरे चचेरे भाई को'.
Bhai vs. Cousin
If you want to sound more native and show affection, just call him 'Bhai' after the first introduction.
Family Tree
Draw a family tree. It's the best way to visualize why 'Chachera' is different from 'Mamera'.
Inheritance
In historical contexts, 'Chachere Bhai' were often rivals for the throne or land. Keep this in mind when reading history.
Introductions
When introducing your cousin to an Indian, being specific (Chachera vs Mamera) is appreciated as it shows you know your family well.
Aspirated 'Bh'
Practice saying 'Bhai' by holding a piece of paper in front of your mouth; it should move when you say the 'bh'.
Spelling
The 'ch' in 'chachera' is doubled in some scripts, but in standard Hindi, it's 'चचेरा'. Watch the vowel markers.
Watch Dramas
Indian soap operas are full of 'Chachere Bhai' drama. Watching them will help you hear the word in many emotional contexts.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'CHACHA' (Uncle) + 'ERA' (Related to) + 'BHAI' (Brother). Chachera Bhai = Uncle-related Brother.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine your father's brother (Chacha) and his son standing together. The son is your Chachera Bhai.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to draw your family tree and label all the male cousins on your father's side as 'चचेरा भाई'.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Hindi word 'Chacha' (father's younger brother), which comes from the Sanskrit 'Pitrvyah'. The suffix '-era' is a common Hindi adjectival marker indicating relationship.
معنای اصلی: Related to the paternal uncle.
Indo-Aryan.بافت فرهنگی
Avoid assuming a chachera bhai is 'just' a cousin; in many Indian homes, the distinction between a cousin and a real brother is minimal in terms of affection.
In the West, 'cousin' is a broad term. In India, using 'cousin' can feel distant; 'chachera bhai' feels more like 'brother'.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Family Introduction
- यह मेरा चचेरा भाई है।
- उससे मिलो, वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है।
- मेरा चचेरा भाई शहर से आया है।
- क्या तुम मेरे चचेरे भाई को जानते हो?
Weddings
- चचेरे भाई की शादी है।
- बारात में मेरा चचेरा भाई नाचेगा।
- चचेरे भाई ने सेहरा बाँधा है।
- मेरे चचेरे भाई की पत्नी।
Legal/Property
- चचेरे भाई का हिस्सा।
- ज़मीन चचेरे भाई की है।
- चचेरे भाई के साथ विवाद।
- चचेरे भाई की वसीयत।
Childhood Memories
- हम और चचेरे भाई साथ खेलते थे।
- चचेरे भाई का गाँव।
- छुट्टियों में चचेरे भाई के घर जाना।
- चचेरे भाई की शरारतें।
Education/Career
- मेरा चचेरा भाई डॉक्टर है।
- चचेरा भाई विदेश में पढ़ता है।
- चचेरे भाई की नौकरी लग गई।
- चचेरे भाई से सलाह लेना।
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपका कोई चचेरा भाई है जो आपके बहुत करीब है?"
"आपके चचेरे भाई कहाँ रहते हैं?"
"क्या आप और आपके चचेरे भाई साथ में बड़े हुए हैं?"
"आपके सबसे बड़े चचेरे भाई का नाम क्या है?"
"क्या आपके चचेरे भाई की शादी हो गई है?"
موضوعات نگارش
अपने सबसे पसंदीदा चचेरे भाई के बारे में लिखें।
बचपन की कोई याद लिखें जब आप अपने चचेरे भाई के साथ थे।
भारतीय परिवार प्रणाली में चचेरे भाइयों के महत्व पर विचार करें।
क्या आपको लगता है कि चचेरे भाई सगे भाइयों जैसे हो सकते हैं? क्यों?
अपने चचेरे भाई की किसी एक अच्छी आदत के बारे में लिखें।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالStrictly speaking, 'Chacha' is the father's younger brother. However, in common modern Hindi, 'Chachera Bhai' is used for the son of any paternal uncle, whether older or younger than the father.
Yes, in urban areas, 'Cousin' is widely understood. However, people often say 'Cousin Brother' to specify gender, which is a literal translation of 'Chachera Bhai'.
Socially and emotionally, yes. In many families, they grow up in the same house and have the same level of responsibility and affection as biological siblings.
In Hindu culture, no. It is considered incestuous and is prohibited by law. In some other communities, it may be allowed, but the term 'Chachera Bhai' still denotes a very close sibling-like bond.
The feminine form is 'चचेरी बहन' (Chacheri Behen), which means your father's brother's daughter.
You say 'चचेरे भाई' (Chachere Bhai). Note that 'chachera' changes to 'chachere', but 'bhai' stays the same unless followed by a postposition.
Technically, the father's elder brother is 'Tau'. His son would be 'Tausera Bhai'. But 'Chachera Bhai' is often used as a general term for both.
No, 'Chachera' is an adjective. It needs a noun like 'bhai' or 'behen' to make sense.
Since 'ne' is a postposition, 'chachera' becomes 'chachere'. Example: 'मेरे चचेरे भाई ने खाना खाया' (My paternal cousin ate food).
The word is Hindi, so it's used in North India. South Indian languages have their own specific terms for these relationships, which are often even more complex!
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence using 'चचेरा भाई' to describe someone's job.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'I have three paternal cousins.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe your paternal cousin in two Hindi sentences.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I am going to my paternal cousin's wedding.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using the oblique form 'चचेरे भाई को'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'My paternal cousin and I are good friends.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'बड़ा' (elder) and 'चचेरा भाई'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Is he your paternal cousin?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about where your paternal cousin lives.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'My paternal cousin bought a new car.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a childhood memory with a cousin in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal introduction for your cousin.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'My paternal cousin is older than me.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about your cousin's favorite food.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I call my paternal cousin every week.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'चचेरे भाई' in a plural context.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Does your paternal cousin speak English?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a gift from your cousin.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'My paternal cousin is coming today.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence comparing a real brother and a cousin.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Introduce your paternal cousin in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My paternal cousin lives in New York' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask someone if they have a paternal cousin.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am playing with my paternal cousin' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the meaning of 'Chachera Bhai' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My paternal cousin is very tall' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Where is your paternal cousin?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I like my paternal cousin' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Tomorrow is my paternal cousin's birthday' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell someone your paternal cousin is a teacher.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I have two paternal cousins' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'What is your paternal cousin's name?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My paternal cousin is coming home' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I went to the park with my paternal cousin' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My paternal cousin is older than me' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'This is my paternal cousin's car' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Does your paternal cousin study here?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am waiting for my paternal cousin' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My paternal cousin is a good person' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I don't have a paternal cousin' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word 'चचेरा' and identify its meaning.
Listen to the sentence 'मेरा चचेरा भाई आ रहा है' and identify who is coming.
Listen to 'मेरे चचेरे भाई का घर' and identify the possessive case.
Listen to 'दो चचेरे भाई' and identify the number.
Listen to 'चचेरा भाई' vs 'ममेरा भाई' and pick the paternal one.
Listen to 'वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है' and translate.
Listen to 'चचेरे भाई की शादी' and identify the event.
Listen to 'मेरा बड़ा चचेरा भाई' and identify if he is older or younger.
Listen to 'मेरे चचेरे भाई ने कार खरीदी' and identify what was bought.
Listen to 'चचेरे भाई से पूछो' and identify the action.
Listen to 'चचेरा' and identify the root word.
Listen to 'चचेरे भाई के साथ' and identify the preposition.
Listen to 'मेरा छोटा चचेरा भाई' and identify the age relation.
Listen to 'वह मेरा चचेरा भाई नहीं है' and identify the polarity.
Listen to 'चचेरे भाई का जन्मदिन' and identify the special day.
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Summary
The term 'चचेरा भाई' (chachera bhai) specifically identifies a paternal male cousin. Use it when you want to be precise about family relations. Example: 'वह मेरा चचेरा भाई है' (He is my paternal cousin).
- Paternal male cousin (Father's brother's son).
- Specific Hindi kinship term, unlike the generic 'cousin'.
- Inflects to 'chachere' in plural or oblique cases.
- Culturally equivalent to a biological brother in India.
Master the Suffix
The '-era' suffix always implies 'related to'. Once you learn Chacha, Mama, Phupha, and Mausa, just add '-era' to get the cousin types.
The Joint Family
Understand that 'Chachera Bhai' often implies someone you might have lived with in a joint family, making the bond very strong.
Oblique Case is Key
Most mistakes happen because learners say 'मेरा चचेरा भाई को'. Remember to change it to 'मेरे चचेरे भाई को'.
Bhai vs. Cousin
If you want to sound more native and show affection, just call him 'Bhai' after the first introduction.
مثال
मेरा चचेरा भाई मुझसे दो साल बड़ा है।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر family
आबाद
B1مسکونی، آباد؛ پرجمعیت و پررونق.
आँचल
B1گوشه ساری (نماد حمایت مادرانه).
आचरण
B1The way a person behaves; conduct.
आँगन
A2حیاط خلوت یا صحن خانه که سقف ندارد و دور آن اتاقها قرار دارند.
आंगन
A2حیاط داخلی خانه.
आग्रह करना
B1از کسی با اصرار و ادب خواستن که کاری را انجام دهد.
आज्ञा
B1یک دستور یا اجازه رسمی.
आज्ञा का पालन करना
B1اطاعت از دستورات یا فرمانها.
आज्ञा मानना
A2اطاعت کردن از یک فرمان یا قانون. (او از پدرش اطاعت کرد. / او باید از قوانین اطاعت کند.)
आज्ञा पालन करना
B1اطاعت کردن
