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How to Say "Sister" in Icelandic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
systir
"Sister" in Icelandic 路 say it like suh-stir

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Icelandic is systir. 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

systir m铆n
used to mean 'my sister' in a more personal context
systur
plural form, meaning 'sisters'

When to use it

You can use 'systir' when referring to your sister or someone else's sister. It is a common term in everyday conversation. Use 'systir m铆n' when you want to emphasize that you are talking about your own sister.

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Examples in Icelandic

IcelandicEnglish
Systir m铆n er mj枚g g贸冒 铆 sk贸lann.My sister is very good at school.
H煤n er systir hans.She is his sister.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'systir' with 'br贸冒ir', which means 'brother'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'systir'?

The plural is 'systur'.

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