How do I say 'Sister' in Russian?

The easiest way to say 'Sister' in Russian is demonstrated in the 15 contextual sentences on this page. Listen to the audio to hear the exact native pronunciation.

What is the meaning of 'Sister' in a Russian sentence?

The meaning of 'Sister' can change based on context. Review the examples provided to see how native Russian speakers use it in daily conversation.

How to Say 'Sister' in Russian | Meaning & Pronunciation

Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Level: A1 Beginner

How to Say 'Sister' in Russian | Meaning & Pronunciation

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Dictionary Entry: Essential usages of 'Sister'.
Verified Footprint: 469 active tokens in this module.
Study Commitment: Approximately 3 minutes of required focus.
Difficulty Range: Adaptive (A1 Beginner).
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Какая красивая у тебя сестра! ➞ 👏 👏 (2 beats)
В каком классе твоя сестра? ➞ 👏 👏 👏 (3 beats)
Что стало с твоей сестрой? ➞ 👏 (1 beats)

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| English | Target |
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| How pretty your sister is! | Какая красивая у тебя сестра! |

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How pretty your sister is!

Какая красивая у тебя сестра!

🔗 Collocation Matrix: Words frequently paired with Это твой стакан или твоей сестры? include "Is this your glass or your sister's? context" and "Russian verbs".

What grade is your sister in?

В каком классе твоя сестра?

What has become of your sister?

Что стало с твоей сестрой?

📖 Semantic Context: "You may have mistaken Jane for his sister."

Primary usage paradigm maps to Polite Interaction situations.

Your sister's as beautiful as ever.

Твоя сестра как всегда прекрасна.

Is this your glass or your sister's?

Это твой стакан или твоей сестры?

🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives: Depending on regional dialects, you might hear variations of Что стало с твоей сестрой?.

You may have mistaken Jane for his sister.

Должно быть, ты принял Джейн за его сестру.

When did your sister leave Tokyo for London?

Когда твоя сестра уехала из Токио в Лондон?

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A nephew is a son of one's brother or sister.

Племянник — это сын чьего-либо брата или сестры.

She's my half-sister, but I call her my sister.

У нас только один общий родитель, но я всё равно зову её родной сестрой.

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While eating a pizza he was annoying his sister.

Пока он ел пиццу, он выводил сестру из себя.

Your sister enjoys watching sumo wrestling on TV.

Твоей сестре нравится смотреть по телевизору борьбу сумо.

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My sister-in-law had four children in five years.

Моя золовка за пять лет родила четверых детей.

My sister married a high school teacher last June.

Моя сестра в июне вышла замуж за учителя старшей школы.

We cannot distinguish her from her younger sister.

Мы не можем различить ее и ее младшую сестру.

Your sister looks as noble as if she were a princess.

Твоя сестра выглядит так благородно, словно она принцесса.

🎭 Politeness Register: Standard/Neutral. У нас только один общий родитель, но я всё равно зову её родной сестрой. is safe for both workplace and casual street usage.

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How do you say "Какая красивая у тебя сестра!" in Russian?

The most natural translation is "How pretty your sister is!".

How do you say "В каком классе твоя сестра?" in Russian?

The most natural translation is "What grade is your sister in?".

How do you say "Что стало с твоей сестрой?" in Russian?

The most natural translation is "What has become of your sister?".

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