der Schwager
Translation
brother-in-law
Examples
Mein Schwager wohnt in Hamburg.
My brother-in-law lives in Hamburg.
Ich verstehe mich gut mit meinem Schwager.
I get along well with my brother-in-law.
Grammar Patterns
my brother-in-law My brother-in-law is a doctor.
with my brother-in-law I'm going to the cinema with my brother-in-law.
Similar Words
Verwandter (relative)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'swāger', related to marriage kinship terms.
Memory Tips
Refers to the brother of one's spouse. Don't confuse it with 'schwer' (heavy) or 'wagen' (to dare).