Schwester in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schwester | die Schwestern |
| Accusative | die Schwester | die Schwestern |
| Dative | der Schwester | den Schwestern |
| Genitive | der Schwester | der Schwestern |
Schwester in use
- A1
Meine Schwester wohnt in Graz.
My sister lives in Graz.
- A1
Hast du eine Schwester?
Do you have a sister?
- A2
Die Schwester bringt Ihnen die Tabletten.
The nurse will bring you the tablets.
Good to know
- In hospitals: Schwester = nurse (today: Pflegerin).
- Plural: die Schwestern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Schwester?
It's die Schwester. Schwester is feminine, and the plural is die Schwestern.
What does Schwester mean?
Schwester means sister, nurse in English.
What is the plural of Schwester?
The plural is die Schwestern. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).