Cool MateMeaning of Brother-in-law
The sibling of your spouse or the husband of your sibling.
In simple words: The brother of your spouse or the husband of your sibling.
Brother-in-law in a sentence
- My brother-in-law is coming over for dinner tonight.
- I have always looked up to my brother-in-law for his advice.
- She introduced her brother-in-law as a talented chef.
- We went hiking last weekend with my brother-in-law.
- Do you get along well with your brother-in-law?
How to use Brother-in-law
Use 'brother-in-law' to refer to family relations. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
noun + of + spouse/sibling
Memory hint
Think of 'law' as the family connection through marriage.
Related words
Collocations with Brother-in-law
- married to my sister
- brother-in-law relationship
- family gathering with brother-in-law
Synonyms for Brother-in-law
- husband's brother
- sibling-in-law
- brother by marriage
Common mistakes with Brother-in-law
- Confused with 'brother' - a direct sibling, not related by marriage.
- Often erroneously used to refer to a friend.
- Mixing up sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
Brother-in-law appears in
Brother-in-law in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أخ الزوج/الزوجة أو زوج الأخت
أخ زوجتك أو زوج أختك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শালা
আপনার স্ত্রীর ভাই অথবা আপনার বোনের স্বামী।
- GermanDeutsch
Schwager
Der Bruder deines Ehepartners oder der Ehemann deines Geschwisters.
- SpanishEspañol
Cuñado
El hermano de tu pareja o el esposo de tu hermano/a.
- Persianفارسی
شوهر خواهر، شوهر برادر
برادر همسرت یا شوهر خواهرت.
- FrenchFrançais
Beau-frère
Le frère de ton/votre époux(se) ou le mari de ton/votre frère/sœur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साला/बहनोई
आपके जीवनसाथी का भाई या आपकी बहन का पति।
- ItalianItaliano
Cognato
Il fratello di tua moglie/marito o il marito di tua sorella.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cunhado
O irmão do seu cônjuge ou o marido da sua irmã.
- RussianРусский
Шурин, деверь, зять
Брат вашего супруга или муж вашей сестры.
- Urduاردو
بہنوئی، ہمشیرہ کا شوہر
آپ کے شریک حیات کا بھائی یا آپ کی بہن کا شوہر۔
- Chinese中文
姐夫；妹夫；嫂子；弟媳
你老公/老婆的兄弟，或者你兄弟的老公。
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Frequently asked questions about Brother-in-law
What does Brother-in-law mean?
The brother of your spouse or the husband of your sibling.
What is the definition of Brother-in-law?
The sibling of your spouse or the husband of your sibling.
How do you use Brother-in-law in a sentence?
My brother-in-law is coming over for dinner tonight.
Can you give another example of Brother-in-law?
I have always looked up to my brother-in-law for his advice.
What are synonyms for Brother-in-law?
Common alternatives include husband's brother, sibling-in-law, brother by marriage.
What words go with Brother-in-law?
It commonly pairs with married to my sister, brother-in-law relationship, family gathering with brother-in-law.
What are common mistakes when using Brother-in-law?
Confused with 'brother' - a direct sibling, not related by marriage. Often erroneously used to refer to a friend. Mixing up sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
How do you pronounce Brother-in-law?
US: //ˌbrʌðər ɪn lɔ//, UK: //ˌbrʌðə ɪn lɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Brother-in-law?
Use 'brother-in-law' to refer to family relations. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.