No. 4,969 in Swedish

broder

Brother.

In a sentence

Min broder är mycket snäll.
My brother is very kind.
The word 'broder' is used here as a noun referring to a sibling, specifically a male one.
Han ser mig som en broder.
He sees me as a brother.
The word 'broder' here signifies a metaphorical usage, indicating someone who is considered close or trustworthy like family even if not related by blood.
Broder Jakob, sover du?
Brother Jakob, are you sleeping?
In this context, 'broder' is part of a traditional song used to address someone respectfully or affectionately as 'brother.'

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