bratanek
nephew (brother's son)
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/braˈtanɛk/
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Cultural Note
Polish distinguishes between 'bratanek' (brother's son) and 'siostrzeniec' (sister's son), unlike English which uses 'nephew' for both. This precision reflects the importance of family lineage and relationships in Polish culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Mój bratanek zaczął chodzić do przedszkola.
My nephew started going to kindergarten.
Kupiłam bratankowi nową zabawkę.
I bought my nephew a new toy.
Bratanek jest bardzo podobny do mojego brata.
My nephew looks a lot like my brother.