Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Schwester

Translation (Übersetzung) sister
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[ˈʃvɛstɐ]/
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Schwester is a feminine noun (die Schwester). It refers to a female sibling. In medical contexts, it can also mean 'nurse' (Krankenschwester). The plural is Schwestern. It's one of the first family-related nouns learners typically encounter.

Schwester - German Nouns - Schwester Meaning - Schwester Translation - Schwester Nouns Examples

Schwester is a German Nouns

Learn Schwester meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Schwester is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Schwester Examples (Beispiele) in English

Schwester examples with English translations. See how to use Schwester in sentences. Schwester example sentences in English below.

Meine Schwester heißt Anna.
My sister's name is Anna.
Introducing family member
Sie hat zwei Schwestern.
She has two sisters.
Talking about family
Die Krankenschwester hilft dem Patienten.
The nurse helps the patient.
Medical setting
Meine ältere Schwester studiert Medizin.
My older sister is studying medicine.
Describing family
Wir sind wie Schwester und Bruder.
We are like sister and brother.
Close relationship

Schwester Word Family - Schwester Related Words - Schwester Family Members

Schwester Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schwester word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schwester family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schwester related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Schwesterchen
Meaning: little sister
Example: Das ist mein Schwesterchen.
Noun
Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Krankenschwester
Meaning: nurse
Example: Die Krankenschwester arbeitet im Krankenhaus.
Noun
Ordensschwester
Meaning: nun
Example: Die Ordensschwester betet in der Kirche.
Noun

Schwester Usage - Schwester Collocations - Schwester Idioms - Schwester Synonyms - Schwester Antonyms

Schwester Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schwester Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

ältere Schwester
older sister
High frequency
jüngere Schwester
younger sister
High frequency
Halb-Schwester
half-sister
Medium frequency
Stief-Schwester
step-sister
Medium frequency
Schwester haben
to have a sister
High frequency
meine Schwester
my sister
High frequency
Schwester und Bruder
sister and brother
High frequency
Krankenschwester
nurse
High frequency
Ordensschwester
nun
Low frequency
Schwesterherz
sweetheart sister (affectionate)
Low frequency

Schwester Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Wie Schwester und Bruder
Like sister and brother
Used to describe a very close, platonic relationship between a man and woman
Die böse Schwester
The evil sister
Refers to someone who acts in a mean or malicious way, often in fairy tales
Eine Schwester fürs Leben
A sister for life
Describes an extremely close, lifelong sisterly bond

Schwester Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Geschwister
Meaning: sibling
Medium similarity
Schwesterchen
Meaning: little sister
High similarity
Krankenschwester
Meaning: nurse
Low similarity

Schwester Antonyms (Antonyme)

Schwester antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Schwester. Discover Schwester opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Bruder
Meaning: brother
Cousine
Meaning: female cousin

Schwester Semantically Related Words - Schwester Contextually Related Words - Schwester Thematically Related Words

Schwester Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Bruder Familie Eltern Mutter Vater Geschwister Tochter Sohn Verwandte Krankenschwester

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