"Half-hour" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Half-hour is a unit of time that is equal to 30 minutes.
Half-breed refers to a person who is the offspring of two parents from different racial or ethnic groups, often associated with issues of identity, heritage, and social acceptance. The term is often used to describe individuals who are of mixed parentage, such as someone with a white parent and a parent of color, or between two different cultures or ethnicities.
A half-brother is the son of one's father, but not one's mother. In other words, a half-brother is the brother of one's sibling, but not one's full brother. A half-brother and half-sister share the same father, but not the same mother. They are also referred to as a " fraternal half-brother" or simply "half-brother".
Half-closed refers to something that is partially open, but not fully open. It can describe a physical object, such as a door or a window, that is not fully open or shut, but rather ajar. It can also be used figuratively to describe a state or a situation that is not fully resolved or decided, but rather in a state of limbo.
Half-hearted refers to something that is not done with complete enthusiasm or commitment. It can describe an effort that is lacking in energy, passion, or sincerity.
Half-sleeved refers to clothing such as shirts, dresses, or jackets that have sleeves that cover only half of the arm, typically leaving the upper arm bare.
Half-starved refers to someone or something that is severely undernourished or malnourished, often to the point of being weak and fragile due to lack of food or inadequate sustenance.