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Bhai vs yaar

Both "bhai" and "yaar" are commonly used terms in Indian English to refer to a friend or a close acquaintance. They are informal and colloquial expressions used in casual conversations. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or regional variations.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1812 views

Bhai

This is a common term used in Indian English to refer to a friend, brother, or close acquaintance. It is an informal and colloquial expression.

It is used to address someone in a friendly or familiar manner, similar to calling them 'bro' or 'dude'.

Examples:

  • Hey bhai, what's up?
  • Thanks for helping me out, bhai.
  • Bhai, let's go grab some food.
  • He's like a bhai to me.
  • Bhai, can you pass me that?
  • Please, l need to meet Ram bhai.
  • Ram bhai, you recognized my number?
  • Be it Rajadi or Sanera... For us you are our Don Ram bhai.
  • l hope you appreciate my offering Ram bhai.
  • And that is what Mansukh Bhai Prajapati has done.
  • Bhai, I definitely left a message.
  • This was the place to raid, Ram bhai.
  • Ram bhai has become the new Rajadi Don.
  • And we know exactly what Ram bhai wants.
  • Ram bhai humiliated Dhankor so badly that she cut her own daughter's finger.
  • After what happened to Baa, it is hard to trust anyone, Bhavani bhai.
  • Bhavani bhai, it is not the time to discuss these things.
  • That Ram along with his Rajadis is eagerly looking forward to burn the effigy, Bhavani bhai.
  • That's a brilliant plan Bhavani bhai now that seat will be yours.
  • The truth is Ram bhai, l just don't understand, had we come to raid or get raided.
  • So Ram bhai... how was your night?
  • How is this special Panna bhai?
  • Karsan bhai, this is the family you will get married into and wishing you a very happy Holi!
  • Not blood for blood Bhavani bhai, blood in the place of blood.
  • This... is a bomb not a bullet Ram bhai... what a film!

Alternatives:

  • bro
  • dude
  • mate
  • pal
  • buddy

yaar

This is a common term used in Indian English to refer to a friend or a close acquaintance. It is an informal and colloquial expression.

It is used to address someone in a friendly or familiar manner, similar to calling them 'mate' or 'buddy'.

Examples:

  • Hey yaar, how's it going?
  • Let's catch up soon, yaar.
  • Yaar, you won't believe what happened.
  • She's my oldest yaar.
  • Yaar, can you help me with this?
  • Let's give her a lift, yaar.
  • l just don't understand women, yaar!
  • Boys' night out, yaar!
  • What's this Hambar babe doing yaar?

Alternatives:

  • mate
  • buddy
  • pal
  • friend
  • chum

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