German · People & Family
"Siblings" in German: Geschwister
die Geschwister
Siblings in German is die Geschwister, a plural noun. Ask Hast du Geschwister? One brother or sister alone is Bruder or Schwester, not Geschwister.
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How to pronounce Geschwister
Say it
geh-SHVIS-ter
/ɡəˈʃvɪstɐ/
geh-SHVIS-ter. Soft g. Soft w as v. Soft final -er.
"Siblings" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Geschwister | siblings Default plural noun. | Default plural noun. |
| meine Geschwister | my siblings Possessive. | Possessive. |
| Hast du Geschwister? | Do you have siblings? Classic question. | Classic question. |
| Geschwisterkind | niece/nephew (sibling’s child) Related compound. | Related compound. |
How to use Geschwister in real life
- 1Small talk
Hast du Geschwister?
Do you have siblings?
Geschwister in the question.
- 2Family size
Ich habe zwei Geschwister.
I have two siblings.
Zwei Geschwister.
- 3Visit
Meine Geschwister kommen am Wochenende.
My siblings are coming on the weekend.
Meine Geschwister.
Mistakes English speakers make with Geschwister
Incorrect: der Geschwister
Correct: die Geschwister
Geschwister is used in the plural with die.
Incorrect: ein Geschwister (for one person)
Correct: ein Bruder / eine Schwester
For one person say Bruder or Schwester.
Good to know
Geschwister covers brothers and sisters together. Forms ask Hast du Geschwister? early because it opens family talk without listing genders.
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Hast du Geschwister?
Do you have siblings?
You
Ja, zwei Geschwister — Bruder und Schwester.
Yes, two siblings — a brother and a sister.
ChatPal
Nett. Wohnen deine Geschwister hier?
Nice. Do your siblings live here?
You
Nur einer. Meine Geschwister sind verteilt.
Only one. My siblings are spread out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Siblings" in German
How do you say siblings?
Die Geschwister.
Do you have siblings?
Hast du Geschwister?
One sibling?
Usually Bruder or Schwester, not Geschwister.
My siblings?
Meine Geschwister.
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