Punjabi family relationships
Deor vs Jeth: what is the difference?
Deor is a husband's younger brother, while Jeth is a husband's elder brother. Both terms are used from a married woman's perspective, with age deciding which one applies.
Side-by-side definitions
ਦਿਓਰ
Deor means husband's younger brother in Punjabi.
Use Deor when a married woman means her husband's younger brother.
ਜੇਠ
Jeth means husband's elder brother in Punjabi.
Use Jeth when a married woman means her husband's elder brother.
Where each person sits in the family
Begin with the woman, follow the spouse link to her husband, then move to his brother. A brother younger than the husband is Deor, while an older brother is Jeth.
The difference at a glance
| Term | Exact relationship | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ਦਿਓਰDeor | husband's younger brother | When a married woman means her husband's younger brother |
| ਜੇਠJeth | husband's elder brother | When a married woman means her husband's elder brother |
Easy way to remember
Deor is junior to the husband. Jeth is senior to the husband.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Deor and Jeth?
Deor is a husband's younger brother, while Jeth is a husband's elder brother. Both terms are used from a married woman's perspective, with age deciding which one applies.
Are Deor and Jeth the same relationship?
No. Deor means husband's younger brother, while Jeth means husband's elder brother. Deor is junior to the husband. Jeth is senior to the husband.
Which side of the family are Deor and Jeth on?
Begin with the woman, follow the spouse link to her husband, then move to his brother. A brother younger than the husband is Deor, while an older brother is Jeth. These are the specific Punjabi kinship paths.
See these relationships in your own family
Build a free family tree and see the correct Punjabi and Hindi relationship labels for each person.
Build your family tree