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noun

ett syskon

sibling

Definition & meaning

Syskon means sibling or siblings: a person’s brother or sister, or brothers and sisters considered as a group. The word is gender-neutral and has the same form in the singular and plural.

Grammar & Word origin

Syskon is a neuter noun: ett syskon (a sibling), syskonet (the sibling), syskon (siblings), syskonen (the siblings).

The word comes from Old Norse systkin, historically formed from words meaning “sister” and “kin.” Today, it functions as a single, gender-neutral word.

Synonyms & antonyms

There is no exact everyday synonym that is as concise and gender-neutral as syskon.

  • bror means “brother,” and syster means “sister.” Each refers to a specific gender, unlike syskon.
  • ensambarn means “only child.” It can contrast with having siblings, but it is not a direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • äldre syskon — older sibling(s)
  • yngre syskon — younger sibling(s)
  • halvsyskon — half-sibling(s)
  • styvsyskon — step-sibling(s)
  • syskonkärlek — affection between siblings
  • syskonbråk — arguments or fights between siblings

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Examples

Jag har två syskon.noun

I have two siblings.

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