German - English (British) translations for "Schwester"
"Schwester" German translation
Translation
sister
Definition
sister
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: sister (female sibling)
Meine Schwester heißt Anna.
My sister's name is Anna.
Meaning: nurse
Sie arbeitet als Krankenschwester im Krankenhaus.
She works as a nurse in the hospital.
Meaning: sister (nun)
Die Schwester betet jeden Tag in der Kapelle.
The sister prays in the chapel every day.
Meaning: sister (close female friend)
Sie ist meine beste Freundin, wir sind wie Schwestern.
She is my best friend, we are like sisters.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Meine Schwester heißt Anna.
A1: My sister's name is Anna.
A1: Ich habe eine ältere Schwester.
A1: I have an older sister.
A1: Meine Schwester wohnt in Berlin.
A1: My sister lives in Berlin.
B1: Meine Schwester arbeitet als Krankenschwester im Krankenhaus.
B1: My sister works as a nurse in the hospital.
B1: Meine Schwester hat gestern ihren Führerschein bestanden.
B1: My sister passed her driving test yesterday.
B1: Meine Schwester wird nächstes Jahr heiraten.
B1: My sister will get married next year.
C1: Meine Schwester ist schon seit zehn Jahren Ärztin und hat sich auf Kindermedizin spezialisiert.
C1: My sister has been a doctor for ten years already and has specialized in pediatrics.
C1: Meine Schwester würde gerne ins Ausland reisen, um ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern.
C1: My sister would like to travel abroad to improve her language skills.
C1: Meine Schwester hatte vor kurzem eine Beförderung und ist jetzt Abteilungsleiterin.
C1: My sister recently got a promotion and is now a department manager.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Schwester' translates to 'sister' in English. It is a feminine noun and refers to a female sibling.
In addition to its literal meaning, 'Schwester' is also commonly used to refer to a nurse or a nun, particularly in the context of healthcare or religious institutions.
When addressing or referring to someone as 'Schwester', it is important to note that it is considered respectful and formal, similar to using 'Miss' or 'Ma'am' in English.