der Zwilling
Translation
twin
Examples
Mein Bruder ist mein eineiiger Zwilling.
My brother is my identical twin.
Sie hat Zwillinge bekommen.
She had twins.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb's)) twin My brother is my twin.
Similar Words
Antonyms: Einzelkind (only child)
Etymology
Originates from Old High German 'zwiling', which is related to 'zwei' (two), indicating one part of a pair.
Memory Tips
The connection to 'zwei' (two) is very clear. A 'Zwilling' is one of 'two' children from the same birth.