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Geschwister

/ɡəˈʃvɪstɐ/

Siblings

When to use it

One word covers both brothers and sisters — gender-neutral. 'Hast du Geschwister?' is the standard question.

In conversation

—Hast du Geschwister? —Ja, einen Bruder und eine Schwester.

—Do you have siblings? —Yes, a brother and a sister.

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