Schwester

dieNoun

sister; nurse

English translations

  1. 01

    sister

Word details

German meaning
Ein weibliches Geschwisterkind.
English meaning
Sister
Synonym
Blutsverwandte, Schwesterchen
German example
Ich habe eine ältere Schwester und einen jüngeren Bruder.
English example
I have an older sister and a younger brother.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schwester
Plural Form
die Schwestern

Example sentences with “Schwester”

  1. Meine Schwester ist Krankenschwester. (My sister is a nurse.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'Schwester' also mean nurse?

Yes, in German, 'Schwester' is commonly used to refer to a female nurse in a hospital setting.