خواهر کوچک
khāhar-e koochak
The Persian phrase for "little sister" is خواهر کوچک (khāhar-e koochak).
This phrase is used to refer to a female sibling who is younger than the speaker or another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of خواهر (khāhar), meaning "sister" and کوچک (koochak), meaning "small" or "little".
How does it change in a sentence?
To specifically mean "younger sister" in a comparative sense, you can use the comparative form خواهر کوچکتر. To express possession, such as "my little sister", you add the suffix -am to the end of the phrase to create خواهر کوچکم.
How do you pronounce it?
khāhar-e koochak
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, calling someone خواهر can be used as a respectful way to address a woman who is not a blood relative. It functions as a term of endearment or social kinship.
- The word خواهر shares an ancient root with the English word 'sister', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European term *swésōr.
Examples in context
- ماری مثل خواهر کوچکتر می ماند برای من.Mary is like a little sister to me.This sentence shows how to use خواهر کوچک to describe someone who is like a little sister to you.Tatoeba #7746043 by mshahriarinia, translation #7741540 by Hybrid
- این خواهر کوچکم ساکیکو است. او همان سالی متولد شده که من به دنیا آمده‌ام و الآن برای امتحاناتش درس می‌خواند.This is my little sister Sakiko. She was born the same year as me and is now studying for her exams.This sentence demonstrates the possessive form خواهر کوچکم to mean "my little sister".Tatoeba #773637 by ghasemkiani, translation #329681 by fcbond
Example conversation
Zahra is showing a photo to Ali.
- زهرا Zahraاین خواهر کوچک من است.In khahar-e kouchak-e man ast.This is my little sister.
- علی Aliاو خیلی بامزه است.Oo kheyli bamaze ast.She is very cute.
- زهرا Zahraبله، او پنج سالش است.Bale, oo panj salshesh ast.Yes, she is five years old.
- علی Aliاو شبیه تو است.Oo shabih-e to ast.She looks like you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خواهر, کوچک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
