Usage Note
Halbgeschwister (singular and plural identical) refers to a sibling who shares only one biological parent. The terms Halbbruder and Halbschwester are also common for greater specificity.
Examples
"Durch die zweite Ehe ihres Vaters hat sie jetzt drei Halbgeschwister."
Natural Translation
Through her father's second marriage she now has three half-siblings.
Literal Translation
Through the second marriage of-her father has she now three half-siblings.
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