sibling
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.
예시
3 / 5I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.
I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.
The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.
The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.
Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?
Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'S' for Sister and 'B' for Brother inside the word SiBling.
빠른 퀴즈
I don't have any brothers or sisters; I have no ______.
정답!
정답은: siblings
예시
I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.
everydayI have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.
The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.
formalThe applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.
Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?
informalDo you have any siblings, or are you an only child?
The study examines the psychological bond between siblings in early childhood.
academicThe study examines the psychological bond between siblings in early childhood.
The family-run business is currently managed by three siblings.
businessThe family-run business is currently managed by three siblings.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
sibling rivalry
sibling rivalry
half-sibling
half-sibling
step-sibling
step-sibling
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Relative' includes all family members like aunts and cousins, while 'sibling' only refers to brothers and sisters.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'I have two brothers' to mean one boy and one girl; you should say 'I have two siblings' instead.
암기 팁
Think of the 'S' for Sister and 'B' for Brother inside the word SiBling.
어원
Derived from Old English 'sib' meaning 'kin' or 'relative' plus the suffix '-ling'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking cultures, 'sibling rivalry' is a common term for the competition or jealousy that often exists between brothers and sisters.
빠른 퀴즈
I don't have any brothers or sisters; I have no ______.
정답!
정답은: siblings
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as a...
twinA twin is one of two children born at the same time to the s...
cousinA cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. It is a family...
relativeA relative is a person who is part of your family. It descri...
brotherUsed as an adjective to describe a person, organization, or...
Family 관련 단어
father
A1A 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
A1An 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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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