German · Family & People
Schwester
Sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female sibling.
Example
Meine Schwester wohnt in Berlin.
My sister lives in Berlin.
Etymology
'Schwester' derives from the Old High German 'swistar', which originates from Proto-Germanic '*swistar', denoting sibling relationships.
How & Where It’s Used
'Schwester' is used in both spoken and written forms, appropriate in informal and formal contexts and understood throughout German-speaking regions.