schoonzus
sister-in-law
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈsxoːn.zʏs/
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Cultural Note
In Dutch, 'schoonzus' can refer to your spouse's sister or your sibling's wife. The 'schoon-' prefix covers all in-law relationships, making the Dutch system of family terminology more regular than English.
📝 Example Sentences
Mijn schoonzus woont in dezelfde straat.
My sister-in-law lives on the same street.
Ik kan goed opschieten met mijn schoonzus.
I get along well with my sister-in-law.