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Madhulk Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Older brother/sister...
Hi, guys
I was just wondering how many words are there for an older brother or sister
in English? Except aunt and uncle of course. Because in my language the only other reason
to call someone uncle would be if they are old enough to be your father. (The same goes for aunt.)
And if there are more than these two words are they applicable for someone who's
not your relative but just slightly older than you?
I was just wondering how many words are there for an older brother or sister
in English? Except aunt and uncle of course. Because in my language the only other reason
to call someone uncle would be if they are old enough to be your father. (The same goes for aunt.)
And if there are more than these two words are they applicable for someone who's
not your relative but just slightly older than you?
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Hi, I was just wondering how many words are there for an older brother or sister in English? No others that I can think of. I suppose you could speal of a sibling.
- Hi, I was just wondering how many words are there for an older brother or sister in English?
- No others that I can think of.
- I suppose you could speal of a sibling.
- Except aunt and uncle of course.
- Because in my language the only other reason to call someone uncle would be if they are old enough to be your father.
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Hi,
I was just wondering how many words are there for an older brother or sister
in English? No others that I can think of. I suppose you could speal of a sibling.
Except aunt and uncle of course. Because in my language the only other reason
to call someone uncle would be if they are old enough to be your father. (The same goes for aunt.)
I was just wondering how many words are there for an older brother or sister
in English? No others that I can think of. I suppose you could speal of a sibling.
Except aunt and uncle of course. Because in my language the only other reason
to call someone uncle would be if they are old enough to be your father. (The same goes for aunt.)
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An older brother or sister is often called "big brother" or "big sister" informally, and a younger, "little sister" or "little brother." or "baby [sister or brother]. This can also be used as a form of address: "Hey, big brother. What are you doing this weekend? Want to drive me and my friends to the mall Saturday night?"
There is an organization in the US called "Big Brother" (I think
There is an organization in the US called "Big Brother" (I think
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Hi,
I can't think of any other words for elder siblings apart from the ones already mentioned (big brother/sister).
But certainly in England, one often grows up calling one's parents' close friends uncle or aunt, especially if the real uncles and aunts do not live nearby or don't often visit.
I was also taught to call my Godparents uncle and aunt.
But I certain
I can't think of any other words for elder siblings apart from the ones already mentioned (big brother/sister).
But certainly in England, one often grows up calling one's parents' close friends uncle or aunt, especially if the real uncles and aunts do not live nearby or don't often visit.
I was also taught to call my Godparents uncle and aunt.
But I certain
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