How do you use "Other half" in a sentence?

This is my other half, Sarah. Where's your other half tonight? Bringing the other half to the party. My other half doesn't like football.

Other half

Q: What does "Other half" mean?

One's partner or spouse Affectionate term for one's romantic partner, suggesting they complete you.

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Meaning: One's partner or spouse

另一半（伴侣）

La pareja o cónyuge

パートナー、配偶者

파트너, 배우자

Affectionate term for one's romantic partner, suggesting they complete you.

对恋人的亲昵称呼，暗示他们使你完整。

Término cariñoso para la pareja romántica, sugiriendo que te completan.

ロマンチックなパートナーへの愛情深い呼び方。相手があなたを完成させるという意味を持つ。

연인을 다정하게 부르는 표현으로, 상대가 나를 완성시켜 준다는 뜻이 담겨 있다.

Examples

This is my other half, Sarah.
这是我的另一半，Sarah。
Esta es mi media naranja, Sarah.
こちらが私のパートナー、Sarahです。
이쪽은 제 반쪽 Sarah예요.
Where's your other half tonight?
你的另一半今晚在哪里？
¿Dónde está tu media naranja esta noche?
今夜、あなたのパートナーはどこ？
오늘 밤 네 반쪽은 어디야?
Bringing the other half to the party.
带另一半来派对。
Traigo a mi media naranja a la fiesta.
パーティーにパートナーを連れてくる。
파티에 반쪽을 데려갈 거야.
My other half doesn't like football.
我的另一半不喜欢足球。
A mi media naranja no le gusta el fútbol.
私のパートナーはサッカーが好きじゃない。
내 반쪽은 축구를 안 좋아해.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌðər hɑːf/

Usage Guide

Context: relationships, introductions, social

Tone: affectionate, casual

✓ Do Say

My other half.
我的另一半
Mi media naranja
私のパートナー
내 반쪽.
This is my other half.
这是我的另一半
Esta es mi media naranja
こちらが私のパートナー
이쪽이 내 반쪽이야.
The other half.
另一半
La media naranja
パートナー
내 반쪽.

✗ Don't Say

Casual but respectful
随意但尊重
Casual pero respetuoso
カジュアルだが敬意を込めて
캐주얼하지만 존중하는 표현
Universal term
通用词
Término universal
世界共通の表現
보편적으로 쓰이는 표현

Common Mistakes

Universal English expression
Affectionate, not diminishing

Origin & History

From the idea of romantic partners being two halves of a whole. Universal English expression.

Etymology: From completing each other metaphor

First recorded: Common expression from 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common relationship term; Universal expression

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

Variations

Other halfMy other halfThe other halfBetter half