stepsister
die Stiefschwester, die Stiefschwestern
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stepsister
The daughter of someone's stepfather or stepmother, related to that person through their parents' marriage or partnership, but not a biological sister.
Meine Stiefschwester lebt seit der Hochzeit unserer Eltern bei uns.
My stepsister has been living with us since our parents got married.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stiefschwestern |
| genitive | der Stiefschwester |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Stiefschwester | die Stiefschwestern |
| accusative | die Stiefschwester | die Stiefschwestern |
| dative | der Stiefschwester | den Stiefschwestern |
| genitive | der Stiefschwester | der Stiefschwestern |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Stiefschwester' (stepsister) consists of 'Stief-' (step-) and 'Schwester' (sister). In family terms, the prefix 'Stief-' (step-) indicates a family relationship formed through a parent's marriage or partnership.
Nach der Hochzeit zog meine Stiefschwester in unsere Stadt.
After the wedding, my stepsister moved to our town.
Common phrases include 'eine ältere oder jüngere Stiefschwester' (an older or younger stepsister), 'mit der Stiefschwester zusammenleben' (to live with one's stepsister), and 'sich mit der Stiefschwester verstehen' (to get along with one's stepsister).
Ich verstehe mich sehr gut mit meiner jüngeren Stiefschwester.
I get along very well with my younger stepsister.
'Stiefschwester' (stepsister) is often used with words describing family relationships or contact, such as 'Familie' (family), 'Verhältnis' (relationship), 'Kontakt' (contact), or 'Besuch' (visit).
Das Verhältnis zu meiner Stiefschwester hat sich im letzten Jahr deutlich verbessert.
My relationship with my stepsister has improved significantly over the past year.
