sibling of the same sex

noun

Definitions

Language review notes

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Usage Note

A sister calls her sister uso. A brother calls his brother uso.

Sample sentences

I have two sisters, but one brother.

E to'a lua o'u uso, ae to'a tasi lo'u tuagane.

Source & etymology

Contemporary Usage

Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.

Usage notes

Sibling term used between people of the same gender. A sister calls her brother tuagane; a brother calls his sister tuafafine.

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