Schwester

die
B1 Noun

English Translation

sister, nurse

die Schwester — German feminine noun meaning sister, nurse (B1)
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What does „Schwester" mean in English?

„Schwester" is a German noun (die) meaning "sister, nurse" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Gender

die Schwester

Plural

Schwester-n

Example Sentences

1

Ich habe eine ältere Schwester und einen jüngeren Bruder.

I have an older sister and a younger brother.

2

Schwester Anna hat mir eine Schmerztablette gegeben.

Nurse Anna gave me a painkiller.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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