Geschwister
dasNounsiblings
English translations
- 01
sibling
- 02
siblings
Word details
- German meaning
- Kinder derselben Eltern; Brüder und Schwestern.
- English meaning
- Siblings
- Synonym
- Bruder, Schwester
- German example
- Ich habe zwei Geschwister, einen Bruder und eine Schwester.
- English example
- I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Geschwister
- Plural Form
- die Geschwister
Related words
- Geschwisterkind
Sibling
- Einlaufkind
Baby of the family
- Mehrling
Multiple birth offspring
- aus der Art schlagen
To be the odd one out
- Geschwist
Siblings (archaic)
- zanken
to bicker
- käbbeln
To bicker, to squabble
- kabbeln
Bicker
- Bruder
Brother
- Schwester
Sister
- Altersunterschied
Age difference
- Kabbelei
Bickering refers to a light, playful quarrel or squabble, often without serious intent.
- frotzeln
To tease, to banter
- schwesterlich
Sisterly
- Einzelkind
Only child
- Zankapfel
A bone of contention is a subject or issue that causes disagreement or argument.
- Kohyponym
Cohyponym
Example sentences with “Geschwister”
Ich habe zwei Geschwister. (I have two siblings.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Geschwister' always plural?
Yes, it is a plural noun referring to brothers and sisters.