Hindi family relationships
Devar vs Jeth: what is the difference?
Devar is a husband's younger brother, while Jeth is a husband's elder brother in Hindi. These are viewpoint-specific in-law terms, with the brother's age deciding which applies.
Side-by-side definitions
देवर
Devar means husband's younger brother in Hindi.
Use Devar when a married woman means her husband's younger brother.
जेठ
Jeth means husband's elder brother in Hindi.
Use Jeth when a married woman means her husband's elder brother.
Where each person sits in the family
Start from a married woman, follow the spouse link to her husband, then move to his brother. A younger brother is Devar and an elder brother is Jeth.
The difference at a glance
| Term | Exact relationship | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| देवरDevar | husband's younger brother | When a married woman means her husband's younger brother |
| जेठJeth | husband's elder brother | When a married woman means her husband's elder brother |
Easy way to remember
Devar is younger than the husband. Jeth is older than the husband.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Devar and Jeth?
Devar is a husband's younger brother, while Jeth is a husband's elder brother in Hindi. These are viewpoint-specific in-law terms, with the brother's age deciding which applies.
Are Devar and Jeth the same relationship?
No. Devar means husband's younger brother, while Jeth means husband's elder brother. Devar is younger than the husband. Jeth is older than the husband.
Which side of the family are Devar and Jeth on?
Start from a married woman, follow the spouse link to her husband, then move to his brother. A younger brother is Devar and an elder brother is Jeth. These are the specific Hindi kinship paths.
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