🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

형제

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hyeongje

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bros/brəʊz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"경기 후 형제들은 피자를 먹으러 갔다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A term used to refer to male friends or companions, often implying camaraderie.

    "After the game, the bros went out for pizza."
  2. 2

    Informal term for a brother or close male relative.

    "He treats his cousins like they are his bros."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bros' is a colloquial shortening of 'brothers', which originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It reflects a casual, friendly relationship among male peers, evolving from the familial term to a broader social context.

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