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Lithuanian
Etymology
pùsė + brólis, literally “half-brother”; however, the Lithuanian refers to what in English is called a "cousin" and not a "half-brother".
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This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “What is the Lithuanian translation for English "half-brother"? It seems to also be pùsbrolis; in that case, it appears Lithuanian doesn't distinguish between male cousins and half-brothers. OTOH, female cousins and half-sisters might be distinguished.”
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Pronunciation
Noun
pùsbrolis m (plural pùsbroliai) stress pattern 1
- male cousin
Declension
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