🇮🇳 Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Malayalam

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
സഹോദരി
"Sister" in Malayalam · say it like sah-oh-dah-ree

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Malayalam is സഹോദരി. 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

സഹോദരിമാർ
used when referring to sisters in plural
അമ്മമാർ
used in a more affectionate or respectful context

When to use it

Use 'സഹോദരി' when referring to your sister or a sister-like relationship. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In a family setting, it is common to address your sister directly with this term.

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Examples in Malayalam

MalayalamEnglish
എന്റെ സഹോദരി എവിടെ ആണ്?Where is my sister?
സഹോദരിയെ കാണാൻ ഞാൻ സന്തോഷിക്കുന്നു.I am happy to see my sister.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'സഹോദരി' with 'സഹോദരൻ', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of sister in Malayalam?

The plural form is 'സഹോദരിമാർ'.

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