🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
քույր
"Sister" in Armenian · say it like khooyr

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Armenian is քույր. 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

քույրիկ
a more affectionate or diminutive form
քույրեր
plural form, used when referring to sisters

When to use it

Use 'քույր' when you are referring to your sister or a sister in general. It is a common term in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when talking about family or in conversations with friends. The diminutive form 'քույրիկ' is often used affectionately.

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Ես իմ քույրին շատ եմ սիրում։I love my sister very much.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'քույր' with 'բարեկամ', which means 'relative' or 'friend'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'քույր'?

The plural is 'քույրեր'.

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