sibling
das Geschwisterkind, die Geschwisterkinder
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sibling
A child who is the brother or sister of another child. In outdated or regional usage, „Geschwisterkind“ (sibling) can also mean “cousin.”
Geschwisterkinder bekommen einen Platz in derselben Kita.
Siblings get a place in the same daycare center.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geschwisterkinder |
| genitive | des Geschwisterkinds |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Geschwisterkind | die Geschwisterkinder |
| accusative | das Geschwisterkind | die Geschwisterkinder |
| dative | dem Geschwisterkind | den Geschwisterkindern |
| genitive | des Geschwisterkinds des Geschwisterkindes | der Geschwisterkinder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Geschwisterkind“ (sibling) is made up of „Geschwister“ (siblings) and „Kind“ (child). The first part describes the family relationship, while the second part identifies the person as a child.
Das Geschwisterkind lebt inzwischen in einer anderen Stadt.
The sibling now lives in another city.
The word refers to a child who is the brother or sister of another child. It is often used when several children in a family or institution are compared with one another.
Das Geschwisterkind besucht dieselbe Kita wie seine Schwester.
The sibling attends the same daycare center as their sister.
In outdated or regional usage, „Geschwisterkind“ (sibling) can also mean “cousin.” This meaning occurs mainly in older texts or in certain regions.
Meine Großmutter nannte ihre Cousine immer ihr Geschwisterkind.
My grandmother always called her cousin her sibling.
