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

This is my other half. Where's your other half tonight? I'll have to check with my other half.

Other half

Q: What does "Other half" mean?

Partner, spouse, significant other (British). 'Other half' is an affectionate term for your partner—the person who completes you. 'My other half' is warmer than 'my partner' and less formal than 'spouse.'

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Partner, spouse, significant other (British).

伴侣，另一半（英式英语）。

Pareja, cónyuge, media naranja (inglés británico).

パートナー、配偶者、大切な人（イギリス英語）。

파트너, 배우자

'Other half' is an affectionate term for your partner—the person who completes you. 'My other half' is warmer than 'my partner' and less formal than 'spouse.'

'Other half'是对伴侣的亲昵称呼——那个让你完整的人。'My other half'比'my partner'更温暖，比'spouse'更不正式。

'Other half' es un término cariñoso para tu pareja, la persona que te complementa. 'My other half' es más cálido que 'my partner' y menos formal que 'spouse.'

「Other half」はパートナーへの愛情を込めた呼び方——自分を完成させてくれる人。「My other half」は「my partner」より温かく、「spouse」よりカジュアルな表現。

연인이나 배우자를 가리키는 다정한 표현으로, 상대방이 자신을 완성시켜 준다는 뉘앙스를 담고 있다.

Examples

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です
이쪽이 제 반쪽이에요.
Where's your other half tonight?
你的另一半今晚在哪？
¿Dónde está tu media naranja esta noche?
今夜、あなたの相方はどこ？
오늘 밤 당신 반쪽은 어디 있어요?
I'll have to check with my other half.
我得问问我的另一半
Tengo que consultarlo con mi media naranja
うちの相方に聞かないと
우리 집 사람한테 확인해 봐야 해요.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌðə hɑːf/

Usage Guide

Context: partner, introduction, affection

Tone: warm, affectionate

✓ Do Say

Other half
另一半
media naranja
相方
내 반쪽.
My other half
我的另一半
mi media naranja
私の相方
이쪽이 내 반쪽이야.

✗ Don't Say

Warmer than 'partner,' less formal than 'spouse'
比'partner'更温暖，比'spouse'更随意
Más cálido que 'partner,' menos formal que 'spouse'
「Partner」より温かく、「Spouse」より堅くない
캐주얼하지만 존중하는 표현

Common Mistakes

Gender-neutral term for partner

Origin & History

From the romantic idea that partners are two halves of a whole. The term has classical roots (Plato's Symposium) but became casual British usage.

Etymology: From idea of partners as two halves

First recorded: Classical concept, casual British usage

Cultural Context

Era: Classical concept, modern casual use

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British conversation

Regional notes: Common British term for partner.

Variations

Other halfMy other halfBetter half