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NounA1
die Schwester
/ˈʃvɛstɐ/
sister
Noun Details
- Gender
- die (feminine)
- Plural
- die Schwestern
Usage Note
'Schwester' also means 'nurse' in a hospital context. When talking about family, context makes the meaning clear.
Example Sentences
Meine Schwester wohnt in München.
My sister lives in Munich.
Ich habe keine Schwester.
I don't have a sister.