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Meaning of "Bhai" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BHAI

From Hindi bhāī, from Sanskrit bhrātrbrother.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BHAI

Bhai  [baɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BHAI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bhai is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BHAI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Bhai in the English dictionary

The definition of Bhai in the dictionary is a title or form of address prefixed to the names of distinguished Sikhs.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BHAI

BGT
bh
Bhagalpur
Bhagavad-Gita
bhajan
bhaji
bhakta
bhakti
bhang
bhangra
bharal
Bharat
Bharat Natyam
Bharatiya
Bhaskar
bhat
Bhatpara
bhavan
Bhavnagar

WORDS THAT END LIKE BHAI

Bohai
boohai
chai
Chinghai
kowhai
kowhaiwhai
Muay Thai
Nanhai
Pohai
Qinghai
red kowhai
shanghai
Songhai
tawhai
Thai
Tsinghai
up the boohai
Weihai

Synonyms and antonyms of Bhai in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Bhai» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BHAI

Find out the translation of Bhai to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Bhai from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Bhai» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巴伊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Bhai
570 millions of speakers

English

Bhai
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بهاي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Bhai
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Bhai
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Bhai
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bhai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bhai
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バハイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Bhai
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bhai
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

bhai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भाई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bhai
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bhai
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bhai
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Bhai
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bhai
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Bhai
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Bhai
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Bhai
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bhai
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Bhai

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BHAI»

The term «Bhai» is very widely used and occupies the 21.005 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of Bhai
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BHAI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Bhai» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Bhai» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Bhai

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BHAI»

Discover the use of Bhai in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Bhai and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bhai Kanhaiya, Beacon-light of Humanitarian Service & the ...
Life and works of Bhai Kanhaiya, 1648-1718, Sikh religious leader.
Bhagata Siṅgha Hīrā, 1988
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Bhai Gurdas
Gian Ratnavali Many manuscripts and published collections of Bhai Gurdas's Vars are entitled Gian Ratnavali (Gems of Knowledge). A manuscript copied in Vikram Samvat 1840, i.e. A.D. 1782, now preserved in the library of P.S., purports to ...
Prītama Siṅgha, 1992
3
Satwant Kaur
About a helpless Sikh girl kidnapped by Muslim invaders in 18th century.
Wīra Siṅgha (Bhai.), Bimal Kaur, 2002
4
The Raj, Lahore, and Bhai Ram Singh
Ram Singh, 1858-1916, Indian architect.
Pervaiz Vandal, Sajida Vandal, 2006
5
Thoughts of Bhai Ardaman Singh
Comprises articles on Sikh faith and philosophy.
Ardaman Singh, Ashok Singh (Bhai.), 1999
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The Pilgrim's Way: Diwan of Bhai Nand Lal Goya, Poet ...
Selected poems, with parallel English translation.
Nanda Lāla, 1999
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Ismaili Hymns from South Asia: An Introduction to the Ginans
1 to munivar bhai a paratham sami ji paeda kia, e bhai jare hata te dhahdhukar; tare bijo te hato kahhi nahih, ane ek hata te nirakar re. 2 to munivar bhai tare samijie te man mahhe het dhareo, ane sahsar sirajea nun acar; tare mukh mahhe thi ...
C. Shackle, Zawahir Moir, 2000
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International Bibliography of Sikh Studies
Bhai Vir Singh: A legend. Khera: Journal of Religious Understanding, 2(1), Jun 1980, 26–29. Duggal, Kartar Singh. Vir Singh's vision of India. Sikh Review, 35( 405), Sep 1987, 14–16. Dulai, Surjit Singh. Divine droughts in earthen bowls: A ...
Rajwant Singh Chilana, 2006
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Historical analysis of Nanak prakash by Bhai Santokh Singh
38 Bhai Vir Singh writes that Dewa Singh was a learned man, well- versed in Gurbani and Vedant.34 Santokh Singh started his early education at home under his father's guidance. Later on, he was sent to his uncle Ram Singh at Amritsar for ...
Sabinderjit Singh Sagar, 1993
10
Bhai Gurdas: The Great Sikh Theologion [sic]--his Life and Work
English translation of the Vars of Bhai Guradāsa, ca. 1555-1629, Sikh poet and religious leader.
Guradāsa (Bhai), Gurnek Singh, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BHAI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Bhai is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Chhota bhai' Nitish plays 'bada bhai'
Patna: Things have changed since the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar. "Chhota bhai Nitish" is set to play the big brother in the crucial ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Welcome Back
Meet Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor) and Uday Bhai (Nana Patekar) as the gangsters looking for a good husband for their sister (Shruti Haasan). «Apun Ka Choice, Jul 15»
3
Welcome Back first look: John Abraham, Shruti Hassan join the gang
John Abraham will be seen as Ajju Bhai in Welcome Back. ... Majnu Bhai aka Anil Kapoor returns in Welcome Back with all his madness. «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
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S'pore Sikhs exhibits personal artefacts of Bhai Maharaj Singh
The Singapore Sikh community is showcasing the artefacts belonging to the saint-soldier Bhai Maharaj Singh who was a freedom fighter and ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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Bhai Rajoana Brought to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala Due To Severe …
PATIALA, Punjab (July 4, 2015)—Following severe back pain and numbness in legs, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was today brought to the ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Jul 15»
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Salman's bhai power: Bajrangi Bhaijaan song to take over prime …
Kareena Kapoor Khan poses alongside actor Salman Khan during the trailer launch of Bajrangi Bhaijaan in Mumbai. (AFP Photo) ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
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I have to make Bhai proud first!: Varun Dhawan
“Yes, Bhai did recommend my name to Karan. That's what I heard,” he smiles. But the actor clarifies that it's not a case of replacement. “I have ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
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Bhai Gurbaksh Singh: My Statement on Bapu Surat Singh was …
CHANDIGARH, Punjab (July 2, 2015)—Facing major embarrassment over his “derogatory” statement on Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, Bhai ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Jul 15»
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Bhai Hawara Sends Message in Support of Bhai Tara and Bapu …
3 X 4 A (Medium) NEW DELHI (June 30, 2015)—Jathedar Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has expressed condolences over the demise of Bibi Ajeet ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Jun 15»
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When Kohli Joined Saina To Imitate 'Babu Bhai' From Hera Pheri On …
In the history of Indian Cinema, if one has to list the best comic characters, then 'Baburao Ganpatrao Apte' from the movie, Hera Pheri, will ... «Focus News, Jun 15»

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