testvéri

Testvéri is an adjective in Hungarian meaning fraternal or brotherly. It describes kinship or solidarity akin to that between brothers and is used to characterize relationships among people, groups, or nations that are framed as close and cooperative. The term derives from the noun testvér (brother) with the adjectival suffix -i, forming a modifier that can describe nouns such as kapcsolat (relationship), szeretet (love), kötelék (bond), or szervezet (organization). In usage, testvéri appears in both everyday language and formal or literary contexts. Common phrases include testvéri szeretet (fraternal love), testvéri kötelék (fraternal bond), testvéri kapcsolatok, and testvéri viszony. In international or civic language, it can appear in expressions like testvéri kapcsolatok between countries or testvérváros (sister city) to denote cooperative ties.

The word is gender-neutral and agrees with the noun it modifies according to standard Hungarian adjective inflection. Related terms include testvér (brother), testvériség (fraternity or brotherhood), and testvérváros (sister city). The concept is common in religious, social, and diplomatic discourse to convey solidarity and close ties.