Siblings Meaning in English
word · lemma: sibling
/ˈsɪbɫɪŋz/
SIB-lingz
/sˈɪblɪŋz/
SIB-lingz
Definition
Brothers and sisters; your siblings are the other children of your parents, regardless of gender.
Usage & Nuances
'Siblings' is a gender-neutral, plural term (singular: sibling). Commonly used in formal, academic, or written contexts. In everyday speech, people often say 'brothers and sisters' instead. Not usually used for one brother or sister; best for talking about family in general.
Spanish: hermanos (neutral) - hermanos y hermanasPortuguese (BR): irmãos (neutro) - irmãos e irmãsPortuguese (PT): irmãos (neutro) - irmãos e irmãsChinese (Simplified): 兄弟姐妹Chinese (Traditional): 兄弟姐妹Hindi: भाई-बहनArabic: إخوة وأخواتBengali: ভাইবোনRussian: братья и сёстрыJapanese: きょうだいVietnamese: anh chị emKorean: 형제자매Turkish: kardeşlerUrdu: بھائی بہنIndonesian: saudara kandung
Example Sentences
I have three siblings.
basic
Do you get along with your siblings?
basic
My siblings and I play together.
basic
Growing up with older siblings taught me a lot.
natural
My parents always compare me to my siblings.
natural
It can be hard to find time when all the siblings are together.
natural