🇵🇰 Urdu phrases

How to Say "Sister" in Urdu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
بہن
"Sister" in Urdu · say it like beh-han

The most natural way to say "Sister" in Urdu is بہن. 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

بہن جی
used as a term of endearment or respect
بہن صاحبہ
more formal, used in respectful contexts

When to use it

You can use 'بہن' when referring to your sister or a close female friend. It is a common term in everyday conversation. In more formal situations, you might use 'بہن جی' or 'بہن صاحبہ' to show respect.

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Examples in Urdu

UrduEnglish
میری بہن بہت خوبصورت ہے۔My sister is very beautiful.
کیا تمہاری بہن آج آ رہی ہے؟Is your sister coming today?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'بہن' with 'بھائی', which means brother.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of بہن?

The plural is 'بہنیں'.

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