привет, сестрёнка
privet, sestryonka
The Russian phrase for "hi sister" is привет, сестрёнка (privet, sestryonka).
This phrase is an informal greeting used when speaking to one's sister. While the standard word for sister is сестра, using diminutive forms like сестрёнка or сестричка adds a layer of affection or playfulness to the greeting.
What does it mean word for word?
The word сестрёнка is a diminutive form of сестра (sister), created by adding the diminutive ending ёнка.
Which one should you use?
The form привет, сестрёнка is affectionate. You may also use Привет, сестричка!, which uses a different diminutive to convey an intimate or playful tone. In contrast, using the standard form привет, сестра makes the greeting sound more neutral or even slightly distant.
How do you pronounce it?
privet, sestryonka
Did you know?
- The term сестра is used in the Russian Orthodox tradition to refer to nuns, who are called сестры regardless of their biological family.
- While сестрёнка is a common way to address a biological sister, it can also be used as a term of endearment for a very close female friend in certain subcultures.
- The word привет can be used as a noun meaning 'regards'. For example, you can send a привет to your sister through a third person.
Examples in context
- Привет, сестрёнка! Поехали вместе на прогулку?Hi, little sister! Shall we go for a walk together?
- Привет, сестрёнка, как дела?Privet, sestryonka, kak dela?Hi sister, how are you?
- Привет, сестрёнка, ты пришла?Privet, sestryonka, ty prishla?Hi sister, are you here?
Example conversation
Dmitry walks into the living room where Anastasia is sitting.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПривет, сестрёнка! Что читаешь?Privet, sestryonka! Chto chitaesh?Hi sister! What are you reading?
- Дмитрий DmitryПривет, Дима! Это очень интересная книга.Privet, Dima! Eto ochen interesnaya kniga.Hi, Dima! This is a very interesting book.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДашь мне её почитать потом?Dash mne eyu pochitat potom?Will you let me read it later?
- Дмитрий DmitryКонечно, я дам её тебе завтра.Konechno, ya dam eyu tebe zavtra.Of course, I will give it to you tomorrow.
