Schwesternschaft

dieNoun

sisterhood, nursing association

English translations

  1. 01

    sorority

  2. 02

    sisterhood

Word details

German meaning
Eine Gemeinschaft von Frauen, die durch gemeinsame Interessen oder Ziele verbunden sind.
English meaning
Sisterhood
Synonym
Frauenverein, Damenbund
German example
Die Schwesternschaft engagiert sich für soziale Projekte.
English example
The sisterhood is committed to social projects.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schwesternschaft
Plural Form
die Schwesternschaften

Example sentences with “Schwesternschaft”

  1. Sie trat einer Schwesternschaft bei, um anderen zu helfen. (She joined a sisterhood to help others.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of 'Schwesternschaft'?

'Schwesternschaft' can refer to a group of sisters (sisterhood) or, in a historical/professional context, an association of nurses (nursing association). It is a feminine noun.