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How to Say "Sister" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
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"Sister" in Swedish 路 say it like sue-ster

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Swedish is syster. 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

lillasyster
used to refer to a younger sister
storasyster
used to refer to an older sister

When to use it

You can use 'syster' when talking about your sister or someone else's sister. It is a common term in both casual and formal contexts. You might say it when introducing your sister to someone or when discussing family.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Min syster bor i Stockholm.My sister lives in Stockholm.
Jag har en lillasyster och en storasyster.I have a younger sister and an older sister.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'lillasyster' and 'storasyster' when referring to age.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'sister' in Swedish?

'Sister' in Swedish is 'syster'.

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