🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
deirfiúr
"Sister" in Irish · say it like der-fyoor

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Irish is deirfiúr. 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

deirfiúr beag
used to refer to a younger sister
deirfiúr mhór
used to refer to an older sister

When to use it

You can use 'deirfiúr' when talking about your sister or someone else's sister. It is a common term in both casual and formal conversations. If you want to specify age, you can use 'deirfiúr beag' for a younger sister or 'deirfiúr mhór' for an older sister.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Tá deirfiúr agam.I have a sister.
Is aoibhinn liom mo dheirfiúr.I love my sister.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'deirfiúr' with 'deartháir', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'sister' in Irish?

'Sister' in Irish is 'deirfiúr'.

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