Mutterschwester
dieNounmother's sister (aunt).
English translations
- 01
sister
- 02
nun
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Schwester der Mutter.
- English meaning
- Maternal aunt
- Synonym
- Tante mütterlicherseits
- German example
- Meine Mutterschwester ist sehr nett.
- English example
- My maternal aunt is very nice.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Mutterschwester
- Plural Form
- die Mutterschwestern
Example sentences with “Mutterschwester”
Meine Mutterschwester wohnt in Berlin. (My mother's sister lives in Berlin.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Tante' preferred?
Yes, 'Tante' is the standard word; 'Mutterschwester' is very specific.