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sister in Afrikaans

sister in Afrikaans is suster — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

sister in Afrikaans

suster
noun
woman or girl having the same parents

What does "sister" mean?

  1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
    "My sister lives just a few streets away."
  2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
    "The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement."
  3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
    "The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
  4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
    "Sister Mary ran the small parish school."

sister in a sentence

  • My sister lives just a few streets away.
  • The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement.
  • The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts.
  • Sister Mary ran the small parish school.

Similar words in Afrikaans

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sister" in Afrikaans?

"sister" in Afrikaans is suster. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

How do you use "sister" in a sentence?

Example: "My sister lives just a few streets away." In Afrikaans, "sister" is suster.

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