halvsyskon
Halvsyskon refers to siblings who share only one biological parent. This means they have the same mother and a different father, or the same father and a different mother. The term is derived from the Swedish word "halv" meaning half, and "syskon" meaning sibling.
In terms of legal and social definitions, halvsyskon are often considered full siblings. They are typically
The concept of halvsyskon is common in blended families, where parents may have children from previous relationships.