🇩🇰 Danish phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
søster
"Sister" in Danish · say it like suh-stir

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Danish is søster. 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

storesøster
used to refer to an older sister
lillesøster
used to refer to a younger sister

When to use it

You can use 'søster' when talking about your sister or someone else's sister. It is a common term in both casual and formal contexts. You can also use the variants to specify the age difference.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Min søster bor i København.My sister lives in Copenhagen.
Jeg har en storesøster og en lillesøster.I have an older sister and a younger sister.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'søster' with 'bror', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'sister' in Danish?

You say 'søster' in Danish.

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