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sibling

/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

A sibling is a brother or a sister. It is a general word used to describe people who have the same parents, regardless of their gender.

Beispiele

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1

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

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

2

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

3

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
sibling
Adjektiv
sibling
Verwandt
sibship
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'S' for Sister and 'B' for Brother inside the word SiBling.

Schnelles Quiz

I don't have any brothers or sisters; I have no ______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: siblings

Beispiele

1

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

everyday

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

2

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

formal

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

3

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

informal

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

4

The study examines the psychological bond between siblings in early childhood.

academic

The study examines the psychological bond between siblings in early childhood.

5

The family-run business is currently managed by three siblings.

business

The family-run business is currently managed by three siblings.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
sibling
Adjektiv
sibling
Verwandt
sibship

Häufige Kollokationen

older sibling older sibling
younger sibling younger sibling
sibling rivalry sibling rivalry
twin sibling twin sibling
biological sibling biological sibling

Häufige Phrasen

sibling rivalry

sibling rivalry

half-sibling

half-sibling

step-sibling

step-sibling

Wird oft verwechselt mit

sibling vs relative

'Relative' includes all family members like aunts and cousins, while 'sibling' only refers to brothers and sisters.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'sibling' when you want to refer to your brothers and sisters as a group, or when you don't want to specify if someone is a brother or a sister.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'I have two brothers' to mean one boy and one girl; you should say 'I have two siblings' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'S' for Sister and 'B' for Brother inside the word SiBling.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Old English 'sib' meaning 'kin' or 'relative' plus the suffix '-ling'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one sibling, two siblings Commonly used in the plural: 'Do you have any siblings?'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, 'sibling rivalry' is a common term for the competition or jealousy that often exists between brothers and sisters.

Schnelles Quiz

I don't have any brothers or sisters; I have no ______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: siblings

Mehr Family Wörter

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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