意味
Referring to a male younger sibling.
文化的背景
The younger brother is often called 'Chote' by everyone in the neighborhood, not just his family, as a sign of communal bonding. In Lucknow and Delhi, the 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette) dictates that even a younger brother is sometimes addressed with 'Aap' (formal you) by elders to teach him respect. In the UK or USA, 'Chota Bhai' is often used as a term of endearment for younger male friends within the South Asian community to create a 'home away from home'. A senior manager might refer to a junior male employee as 'Chota Bhai' to soften a reprimand or to show mentorship.
The 'Chote' Nickname
If you want to sound like a native, just call your younger brother 'Chote'. It's the ultimate sign of a real Urdu-speaking household.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a brother or sister. 'Chota' for boys, 'Choti' for girls. Mixing them up is a classic beginner mistake.
意味
Referring to a male younger sibling.
The 'Chote' Nickname
If you want to sound like a native, just call your younger brother 'Chote'. It's the ultimate sign of a real Urdu-speaking household.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a brother or sister. 'Chota' for boys, 'Choti' for girls. Mixing them up is a classic beginner mistake.
Oblique Case
Remember: Chota -> Chote whenever a little word like 'ko', 'se', or 'ka' follows. This will make you sound much more advanced.
Respect the Hierarchy
Even if you are close, using the term 'Bhai' maintains a level of respect that is highly valued in the culture.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Chota'.
میرا _______ بھائی اسکول جاتا ہے۔
Since 'Bhai' is masculine singular and the subject, we use 'Chota'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The word 'ko' makes the phrase oblique, so 'Chota' becomes 'Chote'.
Match the Urdu phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching age and gender correctly is key.
Complete the dialogue.
A: تمہارا بھائی کہاں ہے؟ B: میرا _______ بھائی گھر پر ہے۔
The context implies identifying which brother.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Gender in Siblings
練習問題バンク
4 問題میرا _______ بھائی اسکول جاتا ہے۔
Since 'Bhai' is masculine singular and the subject, we use 'Chota'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The word 'ko' makes the phrase oblique, so 'Chota' becomes 'Chote'.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
Matching age and gender correctly is key.
A: تمہارا بھائی کہاں ہے؟ B: میرا _______ بھائی گھر پر ہے۔
The context implies identifying which brother.
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よくある質問
12 問Yes, it is very common to refer to male cousins as 'Chota Bhai' to show closeness.
'Chota' means younger in age, while 'Nanha' usually means physically tiny or an infant.
You say 'Mere chote bhai' (میرے چھوٹے بھائی).
No, within the family it is an affectionate nickname.
He is still your 'Chota Bhai'. The term refers to birth order, not height.
Yes, 'Biradar-e-Khurd', but it's rarely used in speech.
Yes, if he is younger and you have a sibling-like bond.
No, 'Bhai' stays the same; only the adjective 'Chota' changes to 'Chote'.
'Bhaiya' is a more affectionate/informal version, often used in specific regions.
The opposite is 'Bara Bhai' (Elder brother).
Yes, the gender of the speaker doesn't change the phrase; only the brother's gender matters.
Constantly! It's a staple of family-themed movies.
関連フレーズ
بڑا بھائی
contrastElder brother
چھوٹی بہن
similarYounger sister
سگا بھائی
specialized formReal/Biological brother
بھائی چارہ
builds onBrotherhood/Fraternity
منجھلا بھائی
specialized formMiddle brother
