sister
word
/ˈsɪstɝ/
SIS-ter
/sˈɪstɐ/
SIS-tuh
Definition
A sister is a female sibling; the girl or woman who has the same parents as you. Sometimes it can also mean a close female friend or a member of a group with a shared identity.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Use "half-sister" for someone who shares only one parent with you. Sometimes used figuratively: "She's like a sister to me" (very close friend), or in religious and organizational contexts ("Sister Mary").
Spanish: hermanaPortuguese (BR): irmãPortuguese (PT): irmãChinese (Simplified): 姐姐 - 妹妹Chinese (Traditional): 姐姐 - 妹妹Hindi: बहनArabic: أختBengali: বোনRussian: сестраJapanese: 姉 - 妹Vietnamese: chị - em gáiKorean: 언니 - 누나 - 여동생Turkish: kız kardeşUrdu: بہنIndonesian: saudari - kakak perempuan - adik perempuan
Example Sentences
My sister is younger than me.
basic
She is like a sister to me, even though we're not related.
natural
Do you have a sister?
basic
My sister likes to play tennis.
basic
My older sister gives me the best advice.
natural
All the sisters in the choir wore white dresses.
natural