Halbschwester
half-sister
noun HALP-shves-ter Rare
Origin: from halb 'half' plus Schwester 'sister'
Usage Note
Halbschwester is a sister with whom one shares only one parent, the counterpart of Halbbruder. It contrasts with Stiefschwester (stepsister), who shares no parent. It is feminine; the plural is Halbschwestern.
Examples
"Ihre Halbschwester ist zehn Jahre jünger als sie."
Natural Translation
Her half-sister is ten years younger than she is.
Literal Translation
Her half-sister is ten years younger than she.
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