Schwager
derNounbrother-in-law
English translations
- 01
brother-in-law
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Bruder des Ehepartners oder der Ehemann der Schwester.
- English meaning
- Brother-in-law
- Synonym
- Bruder des Ehepartners
- German example
- Mein Schwager kommt uns am Wochenende besuchen.
- English example
- My brother-in-law is coming to visit us this weekend.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Schwager
- Plural Form
- die Schwäger
Related words
- Schwippschwager
Brother-in-law (of spouse)
- Schwiegerschwager
Co-brother-in-law
- Großonkel
Great-uncle
- Schwippschwägerin
A Schwippschwägerin is the wife of the brother or brother-in-law of one's spouse.
- Grossonkel
A great-uncle is the brother or brother-in-law of a grandparent, or the husband of a great-aunt.
- Onkel
uncle
Example sentences with “Schwager”
Mein Schwager kommt heute zu Besuch. (My brother-in-law is coming to visit today.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Schwager?
The plural is 'die Schwäger'. It is masculine (der Schwager).