I have a brother vs I have one brother

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I have a brother' is a common and natural way to express having a sibling. 'I have one brother' is more specific and emphasizes the exact number of brothers you have.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 1082 views

I have a brother

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express having a sibling.

This phrase is a simple and common way to state that you have a brother. It is used in general conversations to convey this information.

Examples:

I have a brother and a sister.
Do you know that I have a brother?
She mentioned that she has a brother.

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Mar 7, 2022 ... so, I have a brother. Life. whenever I talk about my family, I only ever speak of my parents, grandparents and my sister. but, I actually ...
Which one is correct? "I have a brother and a sister" or "I have one brother and one sister".
Translations in context of "I have a brother" in English-Arabic from Reverso Context: Then I have a brother after all.
Apr 28, 2019 ... Learn how to use the French sentence "J'ai un frère." ("I have a brother.") by discussing it with the Duolingo community.
For the affirmative you may say: “I have a brother,” or “I have got a brother.” For the interrogative you may ask: “Have you got any brothers/siblings?” (Mostly ...

Alternatives:

I have siblings.
I have a sibling.
I have a brother and a sister.
I have a younger brother.
I have an older brother.

I have one brother

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the specific number of brothers you have.

'I have one brother' is used when you want to be precise about the number of brothers you have. It is more specific than just saying 'I have a brother.'

Examples:

I have one brother and two sisters.
She has one brother and three cousins.
He mentioned that he has one brother.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

May 23, 2016 ... you can answer that "i have one brother and one sister", implying that the person asking the question had incorrect information about your ...
Nov 14, 2018 ... Assuming the comparison is between “ I have one brother” and “I have got one brother,” I would select the first choice for two reasons.
I have one brother and two sister. Malin and Anna, I love you more than life itself.
Apr 20, 2017 ... I have one brother and one sister. What are the responsibilities I should feel? All related (44).
Feb 21, 2020 ... “Hi I am from San Antonio Texas where I attended Brandeis High School. I have one brother who will be attending the same school next year. Here ...
Nov 15, 2016 ... I HAVE ONE BROTHER NAMED BART AND TWO SISTERS, MARY AND DORIS. MY FIRST JOB WAS WORKING AT AN ICE CREAM PARLOR AND THAT IS WHERE I MET THE LOVE ...
Oct 21, 2024 ... 78 likes, 8 comments - the.monkey.brush on October 21, 2024: "How many siblings do you have? I have one brother, and I know It's hard ...
Jun 28, 2018 ... I have one brother, Buddy Shenton. He and his wife Phyllis live in VA but are close in heart. I graduated from Claymont High School in 1948 ...
Sep 20, 2024 ... I have one brother, Franklin, and two sisters, Susan and Brenda. I have five nephews, three nieces and two great nieces. I met my husband ...
Jan 10, 2023 ... ... I have one brother, and he is a confirmed bachelor, but apparently, he fathered a child 40 years ago.When I told him of these […]

Alternatives:

I have a brother.
I have siblings.
I have a brother and a sister.
I have a younger brother.
I have an older brother.

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