意味
To state that one has a male sibling.
文化的背景
In Germany, family size has decreased significantly over the last 50 years. Having 'einen Bruder' is now more common than having three or four. Germans value the 'Geschwister' bond but are often more formal with extended family than in Mediterranean cultures. Austrians might use the word 'Brüderl' (little brother) as an affectionate diminutive, even if the brother is older. The phrase remains grammatically the same, but the tone is often warmer. In Swiss German (Schwiizertüütsch), the phrase sounds like 'I ha en Brüeder.' While the grammar is similar, the pronunciation is distinct. Swiss families often maintain very close ties, and 'having a brother' often implies working together in a family business. The word 'Bruder' (or 'Bruda') has become a universal term of address among young men, regardless of ethnicity. It functions like 'bro' or 'dude' in English. Saying 'Ich habe einen Bruder' in this context might refer to a best friend.
The 'N' Rule
Always remember the 'n' in 'einen'. If the person you 'have' is a man, the article needs an 'n'.
Don't say 'Ich bin'
In English, you say 'I am a brother' to describe your role. In German, focus on 'Ich habe' to describe your family status.
意味
To state that one has a male sibling.
The 'N' Rule
Always remember the 'n' in 'einen'. If the person you 'have' is a man, the article needs an 'n'.
Don't say 'Ich bin'
In English, you say 'I am a brother' to describe your role. In German, focus on 'Ich habe' to describe your family status.
Use 'Geschwister'
If you have a brother and a sister, don't list them separately every time. Just say 'Ich habe zwei Geschwister'.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct article for the sentence.
Ich habe ___ Bruder.
Because 'Bruder' is masculine and the direct object of 'haben', it must be in the accusative case: 'einen'.
Fill in the missing verb and article.
Ich ___ ___ Bruder.
The verb 'haben' conjugates to 'habe' for 'Ich', and the article for a masculine object is 'einen'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hast du Geschwister? B: Ja, ___ ___ ___ Bruder.
B is answering that they possess a brother, using the correct accusative masculine article.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Which sentence fits a casual chat with a friend?
The contraction ' 'nen ' is the most natural for a casual, slangy conversation.
Match the German to the English.
Match the family phrases.
These are the three most common variations of the phrase.
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Accusative Articles
練習問題バンク
5 問題Ich habe ___ Bruder.
Because 'Bruder' is masculine and the direct object of 'haben', it must be in the accusative case: 'einen'.
Ich ___ ___ Bruder.
The verb 'haben' conjugates to 'habe' for 'Ich', and the article for a masculine object is 'einen'.
A: Hast du Geschwister? B: Ja, ___ ___ ___ Bruder.
B is answering that they possess a brother, using the correct accusative masculine article.
Which sentence fits a casual chat with a friend?
The contraction ' 'nen ' is the most natural for a casual, slangy conversation.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are the three most common variations of the phrase.
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よくある質問
14 問Because 'Bruder' is masculine and it is the direct object of the verb 'haben'. In German, masculine direct objects take the accusative case, which adds an 'n' to 'ein'.
Yes, but to be specific, you would say 'Ich habe einen Stiefbruder'. However, many Germans just say 'Bruder' if they are close.
You use the plural: 'Ich habe zwei Brüder'. Note the umlaut on the 'ü'.
Yes, especially among younger people. You might hear 'Was geht, Bruder?' (What's up, bro?).
You say 'Ich habe einen Halbbruder'.
Yes, 'haben' is a transitive verb that always requires its object to be in the accusative case.
Use 'keinen': 'Ich habe keinen Bruder'.
Yes, all nouns in German are capitalized.
People will understand you, but it sounds like 'I have a brother' with bad grammar. It's better to say 'Ich hab' 'nen Bruder'.
Ich habe eine Schwester.
Hast du einen Bruder?
Yes, in a religious context, a monk is called 'Bruder [Name]'.
Die Brüder.
Younger people often use 'Bruda' or 'Bro'.
関連フレーズ
Ich habe eine {die|f} Schwester.
similarI have a sister.
Ich habe {die|pl} Geschwister.
builds onI have siblings.
Er ist mein {der|m} Bruder.
similarHe is my brother.
Ich bin ein {der|m} Einzelkind.
contrastI am an only child.
