Definition
Sister. A female sibling.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schwester | die Schwestern |
| Accusative | die Schwester | die Schwestern |
| Dative | der Schwester | den Schwestern |
| Genitive | der Schwester | der Schwestern |
Examples
- Meine Schwester studiert Medizin. — My sister is studying medicine.
- Hast du eine Schwester? — Do you have a sister?
- Meine Schwestern sind sehr nett. — My sisters are very nice.
Notes
Feminine noun. Plural adds -n: Schwester → Schwestern. Also used for “nurse” in medical contexts (die Krankenschwester).