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"Sister" in Polish: siostra
siostra
Sister in Polish is siostra. Siostra is feminine; useful forms are siostry (genitive), siostrę (direct object) and siostrą (instrumental). Siostra is sister; młodsza siostra and starsza siostra distinguish younger and older sisters.
Identifying or describing sister
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How to pronounce siostra
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siostra
/ɕɔstra/
In siostra, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound. The content words in siostra normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Sister" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| siostra | sister Dictionary form for feminine siostra. | Dictionary form for feminine siostra. |
| siostry | of sister Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| siostrą | with sister Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| siostrę | sister as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use siostra in real life
- 1Identifying or describing sister
Siostra jest na studiach.
My sister is at university.
This sentence uses siostra to describe sister in context.
- 2Using sister in daily life
Czekam na siostrę przed szkołą.
I wait for my sister outside the school.
Notice the form used for siostra in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of sister
Rozmawiam z siostrą codziennie.
I talk with my sister every day.
The construction shows how siostra fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with siostra
Incorrect: Nie ma siostra.
Correct: Nie ma siostry.
After nie ma, siostra takes the genitive form siostry.
Incorrect: z siostra
Correct: z siostrą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z siostrą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Siostra is sister; młodsza siostra and starsza siostra distinguish younger and older sisters.
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Describe sister in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Siostra jest na studiach.
My sister is at university.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Czekam na siostrę przed szkołą.
I wait for my sister outside the school.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sister" in Polish
What grammatical form is siostra?
Siostra is feminine. No article is required with siostra; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does siostra change as a direct object?
The accusative form is siostrę. For comparison, the genitive is siostry; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use siostra after “with”?
Use z siostrą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of siostra, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using siostra?
Siostra is sister; młodsza siostra and starsza siostra distinguish younger and older sisters.
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