Zwilling
/ˈt͡svɪlɪŋ/masculine
The German word for twin is Zwilling. Wiktionary also lists Zwillingin.
Meaning: either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Zwilling | /ˈt͡svɪlɪŋ/ | masculine |
| Zwillingin | feminine |
A Zwilling refers to either of two people who shared the same uterus, or to two similar or closely related objects. You can use the prefix Zwillings- to create compound nouns, such as Zwillingsbruder for twin brother or Zwillingsschwester for twin sister.
Which one should you use?
Zwilling is the masculine form, while Zwillingin is the feminine form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Doppelgänger is used in some regions to describe a look-alike, or someone who looks remarkably similar to another person.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Zwilling is Zwillinge.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtsvɪlɪŋ/
Did you know?
- While Doppelgänger refers to a look-alike, it historically carries a darker connotation of a ghostly double or an omen of death.
- In astrology, the zodiac sign Gemini is called Zwillinge in German, which literally translates to 'twins'.
- The word Zwillings- is commonly used in German culinary terms, such as Zwillingsspargel, to describe two stalks of asparagus growing from one root.
Examples in context
- Sie ist ein Zwilling.She is a twin.The first sentence is useful for stating that a female is a Zwilling.Tatoeba #782942 by Hans_Adler, translation #315511 by CK
- Ich bin ein Zwilling.I am a twin.The second sentence is useful for stating that the speaker is a Zwilling.Tatoeba #2252501 by Vortarulo, translation #2252497 by CK
- Ich bin Toms Zwilling.I'm Tom's twin.The third sentence is useful for describing someone as the Zwilling of Tom.Tatoeba #9207369 by jast, translation #5853298 by CK
- Mein Bruder ist mein Zwilling.My brother is my twin.
- Meine Schwester ist meine Zwillingsschwester.My sister is my twin sister.
- Ich habe Zwillinge in meiner Familie.I have twins in my family.
- Komm schon, Zwilli, wir sind doch unzertrennlich!Come on, twinnie, we're inseparable after all!
- 74 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are looking at a photo of Felix's brother.
- SarahWer ist dieser Junge auf dem Foto?Who is this boy in the photo?
- FelixDas ist mein Zwilling.That is my twin.
- SarahIhr seht euch wirklich sehr ähnlich!You two look very similar!
- FelixJa, wir werden oft verwechselt.Yes, we are often mistaken for each other.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “twin” translations and entries Zwilling, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
