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Geschwisterpaar

pair of siblings

noun ge-SHVIS-ter-paar Rare
People & Society Family

Also means

brother and sister

Usage Note

Geschwisterpaar refers specifically to a pair of siblings, often twins or two closely connected brothers/sisters. It highlights the relationship as a unit rather than as individuals: ein eingespieltes Geschwisterpaar (a well-matched pair of siblings).

Examples

"Das Geschwisterpaar teilte sich schon als Kind ein Zimmer."

Natural Translation

The pair of siblings already shared a room as children.

Literal Translation

The sibling-pair shared itself already as child a room.

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