Schwester
sister
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃvɛstɐ/
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Cultural Note
Schwester also means 'nurse' in German (Krankenschwester), though this usage is becoming less common as the gender-neutral term Pflegefachkraft gains traction. The plural is Schwestern.
📝 Example Sentences
Meine Schwester studiert Medizin.
My sister studies medicine.
Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.
The two sisters look very similar.
Ich teile mir ein Zimmer mit meiner Schwester.
I share a room with my sister.