🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Hebrew

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
אחות
"Sister" in Hebrew · say it like ah-chot

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Hebrew is אחות. 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

אחותי
used to mean 'my sister'
אחיינית
means 'niece', not a direct variant but related

When to use it

You can use 'אחות' when referring to a sister in a general sense. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. If you are talking about your own sister, you might use 'אחותי'.

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Examples in Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
אחותי גרה בתל אביב.My sister lives in Tel Aviv.
יש לי אחות אחת.I have one sister.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'אחות' with 'אח', which means 'brother'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'אחות'?

The plural form is 'אחיות', meaning 'sisters'.

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