Half-sister - translation, pronunciation and examples
half-sister
sister sharing one parent
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When to use half-sister
моя единокровная сестра
ваша единокровная сестра
его единокровная сестра
её единокровная сестра
старшая единокровная сестра
half-sister usage examples
Моя единокровная сестра помогла мне с переездом.
My half-sister helped me move house.
Они встретились со своей единокровной сестрой в кафе.
They met their half-sister at the café.
Similar words
Same meaning as the headword: a sister who shares one biological parent.
Male equivalent of 'half-sister': a brother sharing one biological parent.
A general term for a brother or sister; does not specify full, half, or step relation.
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half-sister synonyms
What's the difference between half-sister / half-brother / sibling
Same meaning as the headword: a sister who shares one biological parent.
My half-sister lives in the same town.
Моя единокровная сестра живёт в том же городе.
Male equivalent of 'half-sister': a brother sharing one biological parent.
His half-brother lives abroad.
Его единокровный брат живёт за границей.
A general term for a brother or sister; does not specify full, half, or step relation.
She has three siblings, including one half-sister.
У неё три сестры/братa, включая одну единокровную сестру.
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How to pronounce half-sister and what this word means
half-sister translation: единокровная сестра. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce half-sister
/ə ˈhæf sɪstə/
half-sister translation
единокровная сестра
half-sister examples
My half-sister helped me move house.
half-sister transcription
/ə ˈhæf sɪstə/, /ˈhæfˌsɪstər/
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Questions about this word
half-sister meaning: what does it mean?
sister sharing one parent
half-sister pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
half-sister is pronounced as /ə ˈhæf sɪstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
half-sister definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My half-sister helped me move house. Translation: Моя единокровная сестра помогла мне с переездом.
Is half-sister part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, half-sister (единокровная сестра) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is half-sister part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, half-sister (единокровная сестра) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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