German · People & Family
"Twin" in German: Zwilling
der Zwilling
Twin in German is der Zwilling. Two twins together are Zwillinge. Identical twins are eineiige Zwillinge; fraternal twins are zweieiig.
Family intro
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How to pronounce Zwilling
Say it
TSVIL-ling
/ˈtsvɪlɪŋ/
TSVIL-ling. Soft z as ts. Stress first syllable.
"Twin" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Zwilling | the twin One twin. | One twin. |
| die Zwillinge | the twins The pair. | The pair. |
| meine Zwillingsschwester | my twin sister Family compound. | Family compound. |
| eineiige Zwillinge | identical twins Medical/family talk. | Medical/family talk. |
How to use Zwilling in real life
- 1Family intro
Das ist mein Zwilling, Tim.
This is my twin, Tim.
Mein Zwilling.
- 2School story
Die Zwillinge tragen heute gleiche Jacken.
The twins are wearing the same jackets today.
Plural Zwillinge.
- 3Birthday
Mein Zwilling wird am selben Tag 30.
My twin turns 30 on the same day.
Zwilling as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Zwilling
Incorrect: mein Twin
Correct: mein Zwilling
Use Zwilling, not Twin.
Incorrect: die Zwilling
Correct: der Zwilling / die Zwillinge
Singular masculine der Zwilling; pair is Zwillinge.
Good to know
Zwillinge often get asked who is older by minutes. Sternzeichen people also joke about im Sternzeichen Zwilling geboren for Gemini.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a friend's sibling
ChatPal
Ist das dein Zwilling?
Is that your twin?
You
Ja, mein Zwilling wohnt jetzt in München.
Yes, my twin lives in Munich now.
ChatPal
Seht ihr euch oft, ihr Zwillinge?
Do you twins see each other often?
You
Jeden Monat. Mein Zwilling kommt immer mit dem Zug.
Every month. My twin always comes by train.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Twin" in German
How do you say twin?
Der Zwilling.
Twins?
Die Zwillinge.
Twin sister?
Zwillingsschwester.
Identical twins?
Eineiige Zwillinge.
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