Milchbruder
derNounfoster brother (historically); milk brother
English translations
- 01
milk brother
- 02
foster brother
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Junge, der von derselben Amme wie ein anderer Junge gestillt wurde.
- English meaning
- Foster brother (nursed by the same wet nurse)
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- Sie waren Milchbrüder, da sie von derselben Amme aufgezogen wurden.
- English example
- They were foster brothers, as they were raised by the same wet nurse.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Milchbruder
- Plural Form
- die Milchbrüder
Example sentences with “Milchbruder”
Er ist mein Milchbruder. (He is my milk brother.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this term still used?
It is quite archaic but still understood in some cultural contexts.