Heruhan (en. Brother)

/heˈru.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term used to refer to a male sibling in marriage.
We should go out with my brother next week.
Dapat tayong lumabas kasama ang aking heruhan sa susunod na linggo.
A term used in the context of family bonding and relationships.
Our bond as brothers is strong in our family.
Mahigpit ang samahan namin bilang heruhan sa aming pamilya.

Etymology

foreign word from Spanish 'herbano', meaning 'brother' or 'older brother'

Common Phrases and Expressions

brotherhood
The relationship of men with similar goals or aspirations.
brotherhood

Related Words

sister
The term used to refer to a female sibling.
kapatid na babae

Slang Meanings

favorite or beautiful (thing or person)
She's such a heruhan, I can't forget her.
Sobrang heruhan niya, 'di ko na siya kayang kalimutan.
a person or moment that gives butterflies
Because of her smile, I felt a heruhan in my heart.
Dahil sa kanyang ngiti, nagkaroon ako ng heruhan sa puso ko.
trendy style or fashion
What you're wearing is so heruhan! It's unique but stylish.
Ang suot mo, sobrang heruhan! Kakaiba pero stylish.