🇮🇳 Telugu phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Telugu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
అక్క
"Sister" in Telugu · say it like ah-kah

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Telugu is అక్క. 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

చెల్లి
used for younger sisters
అక్కా
a more affectionate term for sister

When to use it

Use 'అక్క' when referring to an elder sister. It is a respectful term. 'చెల్లి' is used for younger sisters. You can use 'అక్కా' when speaking affectionately to your sister.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
నా అక్క చాలా అందంగా ఉంది.My sister is very beautiful.
అక్క, నువ్వు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నావు?Sister, where are you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'అక్క' with 'చెల్లి', using them interchangeably.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'అక్క' and 'చెల్లి'?

'అక్క' refers to an elder sister, while 'చెల్లి' refers to a younger sister.

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