Schwester Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schwester" is used as noun with the meaning of "sister", "nun" or "nurse".

Essential properties of "Schwester"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Schwester
  • Plural: die Schwestern

Meanings of "Schwester" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A female sibling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Meine Schwester und ich gehen oft spazieren.My sister and I often go for walks.
  2. Er hat eine ältere Schwester.He has an older sister.
  3. Meine Schwester lebt in Berlin.My sister lives in Berlin.

2.) "A nun"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schwester im Kloster ist sehr freundlich.The sister in the monastery is very friendly.
  2. Meine Tante ist Schwester in einem Kloster.My aunt is a sister in a monastery.
  3. Die Schwester hilft den Bedürftigen.The sister helps those in need.

3.) "A female nurse"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schwester hat mir eine Spritze gegeben.The nurse gave me an injection.
  2. Ich habe die Schwester nach meiner Medizin gefragt.I asked the nurse for my medicine.
  3. Die Schwester war sehr hilfsbereit.The nurse was very helpful.
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