dear sister
das Schwesterherz
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dear sister
An affectionate or familiar term for one's own sister or a sister with whom one has a close relationship.
Mein Schwesterherz hat mir zum Geburtstag ein selbst gebackenes Brot geschenkt.
My dear sister gave me a loaf of homemade bread for my birthday.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Schwesterherzens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schwesterherz | – |
| accusative | das Schwesterherz | – |
| dative | dem Schwesterherz | – |
| genitive | des Schwesterherzens des Schwesterherzes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schwesterherz' (dear sister) consists of 'Schwester' (sister) and 'Herz' (heart). The element 'Herz' gives the term an affectionate, personal tone.
Für mein Schwesterherz habe ich ein Fotoalbum mit unseren schönsten Erinnerungen gestaltet.
I made a photo album of our happiest memories for my dear sister.
When used to address someone directly, 'Schwesterherz' (dear sister) often appears without an article. The term of address is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Schwesterherz, hast du am Sonntag Zeit für einen Ausflug?
Dear sister, are you free for an outing on Sunday?
'Schwesterherz' (dear sister) is especially suitable for private conversations, messages, and greetings on special occasions. Depending on the tone, the term can also sound playful or gently teasing.
Na, Schwesterherz, hast du etwa das letzte Stück Kuchen gegessen?
Well, dear sister, did you happen to eat the last piece of cake?
