sister in Irish
sister in Irish is siúr, deirfiúr — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
sister in Irish
siúr
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
deirfiúr
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
deirfiúr
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
siúr
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
What does "sister" mean?
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noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
"My sister lives just a few streets away."
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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."
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noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
"The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
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noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
"Sister Mary ran the small parish school."
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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.
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What is "sister" in Irish?
"sister" in Irish is siúr, deirfiúr. 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 Irish, "sister" is siúr, deirfiúr.
Are there other ways to say "sister" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "sister": siúr, deirfiúr.
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