English–German

“sister” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃvɛstɐ/

Example

Ich habe zwei Schwestern.

I've got two sisters.

Illustration for Schwester (sister)

How to say “sister” in German

“Sister” in German is Schwester.

A woman connected to another person through family, caregiving, or a religious community.

Full entry for Schwester: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schwester

Am Wochenende fahre ich zu meinen Schwestern.

At the weekend, I go to my sisters' place.

Tips for using Schwester

  • In a hospital, die Schwester can refer to a nurse, while meine Schwester clearly signals a family relationship.

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