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sibling in German

sibling in German is Geschwister, Geschwisterkind, Bruder — sibling means a brother or sister; someone who shares at least one parent with another person.

sibling in German

Geschwister
noun
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
Geschwisterkind
noun
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
Bruder
noun
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
Schwester
noun
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
Geschwisterchen
noun
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

What does "sibling" mean?

  1. noun A brother or sister; someone who shares at least one parent with another person.
    "She has three siblings, two brothers and a sister."
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sibling in a sentence

  • She has three siblings, two brothers and a sister.
  • Sibling rivalry is common among kids close in age.

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What is "sibling" in German?

"sibling" in German is Geschwister, Geschwisterkind, Bruder. sibling means: A brother or sister; someone who shares at least one parent with another person.

How do you use "sibling" in a sentence?

Example: "She has three siblings, two brothers and a sister." In German, "sibling" is Geschwister, Geschwisterkind, Bruder.

Are there other ways to say "sibling" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sibling": Geschwister, Geschwisterkind, Bruder, Schwester, Geschwisterchen.

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