die Schwestern
Translation
sisters, nurses
Examples
Meine Schwestern sind Zwillinge.
My sisters are twins.
Die Schwestern arbeiten im Krankenhaus.
The nurses work in the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((plural subject/object)) sisters, nurses My sisters and I are going to the movies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pflegerinnen (female carers); Antonyms: Brüder (brothers)
Etymology
From Old High German 'swester', cognate with the English word 'sister'.
Memory Tips
Remember the dual meaning: it can refer to family sisters or to nurses in a hospital setting.