zwager
brother-in-law
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈzwaː.ɣər/
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Cultural Note
'Zwager' can refer to your spouse's brother or your sibling's husband. Unlike 'schoonbroer' (which exists but is rarely used), 'zwager' has its own distinct root word, showing the historical importance of the brother-in-law relationship.
📝 Example Sentences
Mijn zwager is een goede vriend geworden.
My brother-in-law has become a good friend.
We gaan met mijn zwager op vakantie.
We are going on vacation with my brother-in-law.