🇬🇷 Greek phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Greek

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Αδελφή
"Sister" in Greek · say it like ah-delf-ee

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Greek is Αδελφή. 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

Αδελφούλα
a more affectionate or casual term
Αδελφή μου
means 'my sister', used to express closeness

When to use it

Use 'Αδελφή' when referring to your sister or someone else's sister. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. If you want to express affection, you can use 'Αδελφούλα'.

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Examples in Greek

GreekEnglish
Η αδελφή μου είναι πολύ καλή.My sister is very nice.
Πήγαμε μαζί με την αδελφή σου.We went together with your sister.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'αδελφή' with 'αδελφός', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'sister' in a more affectionate way?

You can say 'Αδελφούλα' for a more affectionate tone.

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