Schwëster

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See also: schwester and Schwester

Luxembourgish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From German Schwester with the vowel of native Sëschter, both from Middle High German swëster, from Old High German swester. The older form was based on a development -we--ü- as in Dutch zuster.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃvester/, [ˈʃwəs.tɐ]

Noun

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Schwëster f (plural Schwësteren)

  1. sister