Translation of German word "Schwester" to English
dieSchwester
/ˈʃvɛstɐ/
Meaning
NounA daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
How to use
Schwester ('sister') is a feminine noun: die Schwester (plural: die Schwestern). Diminutive: das Schwesterchen. Note: Krankenschwester means 'nurse'.
🇬🇧 English
sister
Example
Meine Schwester ist sehr liebevoll.
My sister is very loving.
Meine Schwester macht mich immer verrückt.
My sister always drives me crazy.
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- die jüngere Schwester— the younger sister
- die ältere Schwester— the older sister
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What is the definition of the German word "die Schwester"?▼
The German word "die Schwester" is defined as: "A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling."
What does the German word "die Schwester" mean?▼
The German word "die Schwester" means "sister" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Schwester"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Schwester"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Meine Schwester ist sehr liebevoll." (which translates as "My sister is very loving.").
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