schwesterlich

sisterly

Word details

German meaning
Wie eine Schwester; freundlich, fürsorglich und unterstützend.
English meaning
Sisterly
Synonym
geschwisterlich
German example
Sie verhielten sich schwesterlich zueinander.
English example
They behaved in a sisterly manner towards each other.
Comparative
schwesterlicherSuperlative: am schwesterlichsten

Example sentences with “schwesterlich”

  1. Sie teilten die Beute schwesterlich. (They shared the loot sisterly.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'schwesterlich' used?

It functions as an adverb or adjective, similar to 'brüderlich' (brotherly).