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How to Say "Sister" in Indonesian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
saudara perempuan
"Sister" in Indonesian 路 say it like sow-dah-rah per-em-puan

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Indonesian is saudara perempuan. 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

adik perempuan
used for younger sister
kakak perempuan
used for older sister

When to use it

You can use 'saudara perempuan' when referring to a sister in a general sense. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. For younger sisters, use 'adik perempuan', and for older sisters, use 'kakak perempuan'.

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Examples in Indonesian

IndonesianEnglish
Saudara perempuan saya tinggal di Jakarta.My sister lives in Jakarta.
Saya sangat dekat dengan adik perempuan saya.I am very close to my younger sister.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'saudara' as gender-neutral, but it specifically refers to siblings when combined with 'perempuan' for sisters.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'adik' and 'kakak'?

'Adik' means younger sibling, while 'kakak' means older sibling.

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