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sister in Danish

sister in Danish is søster, nonne, afdelingssygeplejerske — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

sister in Danish

søster
noun
nonne
noun
afdelingssygeplejerske
noun
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
søster
noun
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.

What does "sister" mean?

  1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
    "My younger sister always borrows my jumpers without asking."
  2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
    "At the meeting, she greeted every woman as a sister in the cause."
  3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
    "The ward sister welcomed the new nurses and showed them around."
  4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
    "The sister lit a candle and prayed quietly in the chapel."
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sister in a sentence

  • My younger sister always borrows my jumpers without asking.
  • He and his sister both learned to swim at the same pool.
  • At the meeting, she greeted every woman as a sister in the cause.
  • The choir members became sisters, supporting each other through good times and bad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sister" in Danish?
"sister" in Danish is søster, nonne, afdelingssygeplejerske. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
How do you use "sister" in a sentence?
Example: "My younger sister always borrows my jumpers without asking." In Danish, "sister" is søster, nonne, afdelingssygeplejerske.
Are there other ways to say "sister" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "sister": søster, nonne, afdelingssygeplejerske.
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