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How to Say "Sister" in Serbian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
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"Sister" in Serbian 路 say it like seh-strah

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Serbian is sestra. 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

sestri膷ina
used for a female cousin
sestrica
a more affectionate term for sister

When to use it

You can use 'sestra' when referring to your sister or a close female friend. It is a common term in everyday conversation. Use it in both formal and informal contexts.

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Examples in Serbian

SerbianEnglish
Moja sestra je veoma talentovana.My sister is very talented.
Imam dve sestre.I have two sisters.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'sestra' with 'brat', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'older sister' in Serbian?

You say 'starija sestra'.

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