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sister in German

sister in German is Schwester, Nonne, Krankenschwester — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

sister in German

Schwester
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
Nonne
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
Schwester
noun
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
Krankenschwester
noun
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
Schwester
noun
Partner-
noun
(attributively) An entity that has a special or affectionate, non-hierarchical relationship with another.
Schwester-
noun
(attributively) An entity that has a special or affectionate, non-hierarchical relationship with another.
aufdoppeln
verb
(transitive, construction) To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.
verstärken
verb
(transitive, construction) To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.

What does "sister" mean?

  1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
    "My sister lives just a few streets away."
  2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
    "The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement."
  3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
    "The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
  4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
    "Sister Mary ran the small parish school."

sister in a sentence

  • My sister lives just a few streets away.
  • The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement.
  • The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts.
  • Sister Mary ran the small parish school.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sister" in German?

"sister" in German is Schwester, Nonne, Krankenschwester. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

How do you use "sister" in a sentence?

Example: "My sister lives just a few streets away." In German, "sister" is Schwester, Nonne, Krankenschwester.

Are there other ways to say "sister" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "sister": Schwester, Nonne, Krankenschwester, Partner-, Schwester-, aufdoppeln.

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