Sister - translation, pronunciation and examples
sister
female sibling
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When to use sister
Моя сестра дала мне свой зонт, когда начался дождь.
Его сестра изучает медицину в университете.
sister usage examples
Моя сестра дала мне свой зонт, когда начался дождь.
My sister lent me her umbrella when it started to rain.
Его сестра изучает медицину в университете.
His sister studies medicine at the university.
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sister belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between sister / half-sister / stepsister / sister-in-law
primary neutral term for a female sibling
My sister lives in London.
Моя сестра живёт в Лондоне.
My half-sister and I met last week.
Моя сводная сестра и я встретились на прошлой неделе.
Her stepsister moved in after the wedding.
Её сводная сестра поселилась у них после свадьбы.
a woman who is related by marriage (wife of your sibling or sister of your spouse)
My sister-in-law brought dessert.
Моя золовка принесла десерт.
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How to pronounce sister and what this word means
sister translation: сестра. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sister
/ə ˈsɪstə/
sister translation
сестра
sister examples
My sister lent me her umbrella when it started to rain.
sister transcription
/ə ˈsɪstə/, /ˈsɪstɚ/
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sister meaning: what does it mean?
female sibling
sister pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sister is pronounced as /ə ˈsɪstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sister definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My sister lent me her umbrella when it started to rain. Translation: Моя сестра дала мне свой зонт, когда начался дождь.
Is sister part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, sister (сестра) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sister part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, sister (сестра) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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