siblings
word · lemma: sibling
/ˈsɪbɫɪŋz/
/sˈɪblɪŋz/
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
My siblings and I play together.
basic
I have three siblings.
basic
Do you get along with your siblings?
basic
It can be hard to find time when all the siblings are together.
natural
Growing up with older siblings taught me a lot.
natural
My parents always compare me to my siblings.
natural