Schwester /ʃvˈɛstɜ/ · noun · CEFR A0. German translation of "sister".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Familie und Rollen

Source term
sister
Translation
Schwester
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Schwester
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Schwester
Examples
Das ist die Schwester.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Familie und Rollen.

Example Sentences

Meine Schwester ist ein Mädchen.

English: My sister is a girl.

A1 · Family and Roles

Meine Schwester ist Lehrerin.

English: My sister is a teacher.

A0 · familyPeople

Sie hat zwei Schwestern.

English: She has two sisters.

A0 · familyPeople

Meine Schwester hat lange Haare.

English: My sister has long hair.

A0 · familyPeople

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