Signification
To state that one has a female sibling.
Contexte culturel
In Germany, siblings often address each other with 'Du'. Even in families that were historically more formal, the bond between siblings is almost always informal. In some Austrian dialects, you might hear 'Schwesterl' as a diminutive, showing affection. Swiss German often uses 'Schwöschter' or 'Schwöschti' in casual conversation. The term 'Schwester' for a nurse is a remnant of religious nursing traditions. While still used, it's becoming less common in official settings.
The '-e' Rule
Always remember the '-e' at the end of 'eine' when talking about your sister. It's the signal for feminine!
Don't say 'Ich bin'
Saying 'Ich bin eine Schwester' means you ARE a sister. To say you HAVE one, use 'Ich habe'.
Signification
To state that one has a female sibling.
The '-e' Rule
Always remember the '-e' at the end of 'eine' when talking about your sister. It's the signal for feminine!
Don't say 'Ich bin'
Saying 'Ich bin eine Schwester' means you ARE a sister. To say you HAVE one, use 'Ich habe'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the indefinite article.
Ich habe ____ {die|f} Schwester.
'Schwester' is feminine, so the article must be 'eine' in the accusative case.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I have a sister'?
'Ich habe' means 'I have', and 'eine' is the correct feminine article.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hast du Geschwister? B: Ja, ich ____ ____ {die|f} Schwester.
The verb 'habe' and article 'eine' complete the thought correctly.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIch habe ____ {die|f} Schwester.
'Schwester' is feminine, so the article must be 'eine' in the accusative case.
How do you say 'I have a sister'?
'Ich habe' means 'I have', and 'eine' is the correct feminine article.
A: Hast du Geschwister? B: Ja, ich ____ ____ {die|f} Schwester.
The verb 'habe' and article 'eine' complete the thought correctly.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsOnly if you say 'Sie ist wie eine Schwester' (She is like a sister). Otherwise, people will think you are related.
The plural is 'Schwestern'. For example: 'Ich habe zwei Schwestern'.
Yes, but usually in a hospital setting. In everyday life, it means sibling.
Expressions liées
Ich habe einen {der|m} Bruder.
similarI have a brother.
Ich habe {die|pl} Geschwister.
builds onI have siblings.
Ich bin ein {das|n} Einzelkind.
contrastI am an only child.
