Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Geschwister

Translation (Übersetzung) siblings
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[ɡəˈʃvɪstɐ]/
A1
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Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary family people relationships plural-noun
Geschwister is a plural-only noun in German, meaning it has no singular form. It refers to brothers and sisters collectively. The word is neuter gender (das Geschwister) but is almost always used in plural. Unlike English, German doesn't have separate words for 'siblings' vs 'brothers and sisters' - Geschwister covers both.

Geschwister - German Nouns - Geschwister Meaning - Geschwister Translation - Geschwister Nouns Examples

Geschwister is a German Nouns

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Geschwister Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Ich habe zwei Geschwister.
I have two siblings.
Family description
Meine Geschwister sind älter als ich.
My siblings are older than me.
Age comparison
Wir sind drei Geschwister.
We are three siblings.
Family size
Hast du Geschwister?
Do you have siblings?
Getting to know someone
Die Geschwister spielen zusammen.
The siblings are playing together.
Daily activity
Sie sind Geschwister.
They are siblings.
Relationship statement
Meine Geschwister wohnen in Berlin.
My siblings live in Berlin.
Location information
Wir sind Geschwister, aber wir sehen uns nicht ähnlich.
We are siblings, but we don't look alike.
Physical appearance
Die Geschwister helfen sich gegenseitig.
The siblings help each other.
Mutual support
Geschwister können sich manchmal streiten.
Siblings can sometimes argue.
Family dynamics

Geschwister Word Family - Geschwister Related Words - Geschwister Family Members

Geschwister Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Geschwisterchen
Meaning: little sibling
Example: Das Geschwisterchen ist erst ein Jahr alt.
Noun
Related Compound (Verwandte Zusammensetzung)
Geschwisterkind
Meaning: sibling's child
Example: Meine Nichte ist mein Geschwisterkind.
Noun
Related Verb (Verwandtes Verb)
geschwisterlich
Meaning: sibling-like
Example: Sie verhalten sich geschwisterlich zueinander.
Verb

Geschwister Usage - Geschwister Collocations - Geschwister Idioms - Geschwister Synonyms - Geschwister Antonyms

Geschwister Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Geschwister Collocations (Kollokationen)

Geschwister collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Geschwister word combinations and how to use Geschwister with other words naturally.

meine Geschwister
my siblings
High frequency
ältere Geschwister
older siblings
High frequency
jüngere Geschwister
younger siblings
High frequency
Geschwister haben
to have siblings
High frequency
Geschwister sein
to be siblings
Medium frequency
Geschwisterpaar
sibling pair
Medium frequency
Geschwisterkind
sibling's child
Low frequency
Geschwisterliebe
sibling love
Low frequency
Geschwisterstreit
sibling quarrel
Medium frequency
Geschwisterbeziehung
sibling relationship
Medium frequency

Geschwister Idioms (Redewendungen)

Geschwister idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Geschwister with meanings and explanations. Master Geschwister expressions used in everyday German.

Wie Pech und Schwefel
Like pitch and sulfur
Used to describe siblings who are inseparable or always together
Zwei Seelen und ein Gedanke
Two souls and one thought
Describes siblings who think alike or are very close
Wie Hund und Katze
Like dog and cat
Describes siblings who constantly fight

Geschwister Synonyms (Synonyme)

Geschwister synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Geschwister and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Geschwister similar words and their usage.

Brüder und Schwestern
Meaning: brothers and sisters
High similarity
Familienmitglieder
Meaning: family members
Medium similarity
Verwandte
Meaning: relatives
Low similarity

Geschwister Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Einzelkind
Meaning: only child
Eltern
Meaning: parents

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Geschwister Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Geschwister semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Geschwister. Explore Geschwister related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Geschwister contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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