die Schwester→ sisterGerman word meaning
"die Schwester" is a A2-level German word meaning "sister". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.
12 stories
Example Sentences
Hansel and Gretel
Hänsel und Gretel waren Bruder und Schwester.
Hansel and Gretel were brother and sister.
Wedding Day
Ihre Mutter und Schwester kommen um acht Uhr, um ihr zu helfen, sich fertig zu machen.
Her mother and sister arrive at eight o'clock to help her get ready.
Computer Problems
Sie kannte sich gut mit Computern aus.
She was good with computers.
Asking for Time Off
Ihre Schwester sollte nächsten Monat heiraten.
Her sister was getting married next month.
The Social Media Post
Am nächsten Morgen rief ihre Schwester sie an.
The next morning, her sister called her.
The Surprise Visit
Maria hatte ihre Schwester seit zwei Jahren nicht gesehen.
Maria had not seen her sister for two years.
Sibling Rivalry
Emma und Sophie waren Schwestern, die in einer kleinen Stadt lebten.
Emma and Sophie were sisters who lived in a small town.
The Parking Ticket
Sie rief ihre Schwester um Rat an.
She called her sister for advice.
The Unexpected Letter
Der Brief begann: 'Liebe Emma, ich bin die Schwester deiner Großmutter.'
The letter began: 'Dear Emma, I am your grandmother's sister.'
Phone Conversation
'Ja, meine Schwester war letzte Woche dort.'
'Yes, my sister went there last week.'
Booking a Flight
Sarah wollte ihre Schwester in Berlin besuchen.
Sarah wanted to visit her sister in Berlin.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice saß an einem warmen Sommernachmittag mit ihrer Schwester am Fluss.
Alice was sitting by the river with her sister on a warm summer afternoon.
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