Kapanlagi.com - In every family, there must be a term of address, not only in Indonesia but also in other countries. Each term of address for family members is different, one of which is brother, which is a term for male siblings. The meaning of brother can refer to male siblings of the same age, or older brothers.
However, how is the use of brother in slang language? Is this a slang term? The fact is, Brother in slang language has its own slang language, KLovers. And this slang term brother is certainly not unfamiliar to you, especially for guys. Even in Indonesia, the slang term brother is widely used.
Now, for KLovers who are curious about the meaning of brother that you understand in common English and slang language. Here are some explanations about the meaning of brother that have been compiled from various sources. Let's check it out, KLovers.
1. Meaning of Brother in English
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As previously explained, the meaning of brother in Indonesian is older brother or male sibling. Brother is usually used by those who live in Western regions to address their older brother or male sibling.
The word brother is commonly used in a sentence, for example, when a younger sibling tells a story about their time with their older brother. They would refer to their older brother as brother. The word brother is also used when a younger sibling or a sibling introduces themselves to their friend as brother, for example, "This is my brother".
Because in Western regions, most people would only call each other by their names when referring to their siblings. For example, a younger sibling would only call their older brother by their name and vice versa. It's a little different from us in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, calling someone older brother or abang becomes a second identity when they are at home. Because calling someone older by their name is considered unfamiliar and impolite.
2. Meaning of Brother in Slang Language
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Well, when you already understand the general meaning of brother. So, what about the meaning of brother in slang language? Yes, for you it's certainly not unfamiliar to be called brother in slang language, especially for men. But does it have the same function? The word brother in slang language has a different meaning, KLovers.
Not to indicate that you have a blood relationship. But the word brother in slang language is more about familiarity. Yup! Usually the word brother is only used to call a friend who is on the same frequency or to compliment a friend, like "that's my bro!" and many more.
So, the term brother in slang language is often used in a slang or slightly altered from its original form. For example, like bro, ma bro, vroh, and many more. But besides brother, there are also other expressions that you can use in slang language. And it has the same meaning, which is to give a sense of familiarity.
3. Other Calls in Slang Language
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Well, after knowing the general meaning of brother, as well as the meaning of brother in slang language. You also need to know other calls in slang language besides bro or brother. This call can make you closer to your friends and more familiar of course. Here are other calls in slang language besides bro or brother:
1. Friend
The most common call to call a friend other than mentioning their name. Friend means friend.
2. Yo
This word is used as a call for close friends. Like, Yo! What's up? (Hi friend! What's up?).
3. Buddy
Just like brother, buddy is also used to greet close male friends.
4. Guys
Guys is generally used to refer to friends, but in the plural sense or "friends". Guys can be used to greet male or female friends.
5. Dude
The call dude means male friend, this word is also often used by young people.
6. Ladies
Ladies means miss, but it is often used to refer to female friends in the plural sense, meaning female friends.
7.Sister
Just like brother, in English sister means sister. However, in slang, it means female friend. Sister is also often abbreviated as sis.
8.Girl
Just like the term sister, the term girl is used for female friends, but younger ones.
That is the meaning of brother that you can understand in general or in slang. Not only understanding the meaning of brother, but you can also know other slang terms besides brother.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.