das Geschwister
sibling
a brother or sister
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What's the difference between das Geschwister / Bruder / Schwester / Geschwisterkind / Geschwister / Halbgeschwister
Means 'brother' — a male sibling. It is not a general equivalent of 'sibling' because it refers only to a male child in the family.
Means 'sister' — a female sibling. It is not a general term for all children in a family.
A rare descriptive word for a child in relation to brothers and sisters. It is used much less often than the usual 'Geschwister'.
The closest equivalent to English 'sibling': it refers to brothers and sisters together, i.e. a child or children in relation to other children of the same parents.
Means half-siblings: brothers or sisters who share only one parent. This is a narrower term than general 'Geschwister'.
Means step-siblings: children who become brothers and sisters through their parents' new marriage, without sharing a biological parent. This is not the same as 'Halbgeschwister'.
A very broad term meaning all relatives, not just brothers and sisters. Therefore it is not a precise synonym of 'sibling'.
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das Geschwister means sibling. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce das Geschwister
/ˈɡəʃvɪstɐ/
das Geschwister translation
sibling
das Geschwister examples
Mein Geschwister wohnt in Berlin.
das Geschwister transcription
/ˈɡəʃvɪstɐ/
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das Geschwister meaning: what does it mean?
ein Bruder oder eine Schwester
das Geschwister pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
das Geschwister is pronounced as /ˈɡəʃvɪstɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
das Geschwister definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Geschwister wohnt in Berlin. Translation: Мой брат или сестра живёт в Берлине.
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