🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
сестра
"Sister" in Bulgarian · say it like ses-trah

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Bulgarian is сестра. 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

сестрица
a more affectionate or informal term

When to use it

You can use 'сестра' when referring to your sister or a close female friend. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. 'Сестрица' is used when you want to express affection or familiarity.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Моята сестра е много талантлива.My sister is very talented.
Сестра ми живее в чужбина.My sister lives abroad.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'сестра' with 'брат', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear сестра, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'older sister' in Bulgarian?

'По-голяма сестра' is used for older sister.

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