Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch halfsuster. Equivalent to half +‎ zuster.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑlfˌzʏs.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: half‧zus‧ter

Noun

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halfzuster f (plural halfzusters, diminutive halfzustertje n, masculine halfbroeder)

  1. (formal) Dated form of halfzus.