Schwägerin

sister-in-law

noun SHVAY-ge-rin Rare

Usage Note

Schwägerin is the sister of one's spouse, or the wife of one's sibling. It is a basic kinship term alongside Schwager. Sometimes used loosely for the wife of a male cousin or close friend, though strictly that is not the technical meaning.

Examples

"Meine Schwägerin und ich gehen jeden Dienstag zusammen joggen."

Natural Translation

My sister-in-law and I go jogging together every Tuesday.

Literal Translation

My sister-in-law and I go every Tuesday together jogging.

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