Your better half Meaning in English
expression
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈhæf
YOR BET-er HAF
jˈɔː/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /hˈɑːf
yaw BET-uh HAHF
Definition
A humorous and affectionate way to refer to someone's spouse or romantic partner, suggesting that they are the better or more admirable part of the couple.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used humorously about a spouse or long-term partner. Common in both casual conversation and light-hearted writing. Not used for friends or non-romantic relationships.
Spanish: tu media naranja - tu parejaPortuguese (BR): sua cara-metade - seu parPortuguese (PT): a tua cara-metade - o teu parChinese (Simplified): 你的另一半 - 你的伴侣Chinese (Traditional): 你的另一半 - 你的伴侶Hindi: आपका जीवनसाथी - आपका साथीArabic: نصفك الحلو - شريك حياتكBengali: আপনার সঙ্গী - আপনার জীবনসঙ্গীRussian: ваша вторая половинкаJapanese: あなたのパートナー - あなたの伴侶Vietnamese: người bạn đời của bạn - nửa kia của bạnKorean: 당신의 반쪽 - 배우자Turkish: senin daha iyi yarın - eşinUrdu: آپ کا شریکِ حیات - آپ کی بیوی/شوہرIndonesian: pasanganmu - belahan jiwamu
Example Sentences
I am going out to dinner with your better half tonight.
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She always listens to your better half.
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Do you want to invite your better half to the party?
basic
Whenever I can't decide, I just ask your better half—she's got a good sense of judgment.
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Don’t worry, your better half already paid for the tickets.
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People always tell me I'm lucky to have your better half in my life.
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