No. 2,458 in Turkish
kardeşim
"My sibling" or "my brother/sister"; also used informally as "my friend" or "bro."
In a sentence
Kardeşimle sinemaya gittik.
I went to the cinema with my sibling.
In this sentence, 'kardeşim' is used to refer to one's sibling.
Kardeşim, bana yardım eder misin?
Brother/Sister, can you help me?
Here, 'kardeşim' is used as a term of address for a sibling.
Kardeşim, bu çok ilgimi çekti!
My friend, this really caught my attention!
'Kardeşim' is used here informally to address a friend or peer.
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