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Does "sister" mean older or younger female siblings? How do you distinguish it? Why it is translated as an older sister here?

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Rebecca

A "sister" refers to any female sibling, regardless of age. To distinguish between an "older" or "younger" sister, simply put "older" or "younger" in front of "sister". "Sister" was translated as "older sister" here because Barbara Palvin has an older sister.

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