🇸🇦 Arabic phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Arabic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
أخت
"Sister" in Arabic · say it like uhkt

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Arabic is أخت. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

أختي
used to mean 'my sister'
أختك
used to mean 'your sister'

When to use it

You can use 'أخت' when referring to a sister in a general sense. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. If you want to specify possession, you can use 'أختي' for 'my sister' or 'أختك' for 'your sister'.

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Examples in Arabic

ArabicEnglish
أختي تعيش في مدينة أخرى.My sister lives in another city.
هل لديك أخت؟Do you have a sister?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'أخت' with 'أخ' which means 'brother'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'sisters' in Arabic?

The plural form is 'أخوات'.

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