младшая сестра
mladshaya sestra
The English phrase "little sister" is translated into Russian as младшая сестра (mladshaya sestra).
This phrase is used to describe a sister who is younger than the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase младшая сестра breaks down into младшая (mladshaya), which literally means "younger" or "junior" and сестра (sestra), which means "sister".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes its form depending on its role in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
mladshaya sestra
Did you know?
- The word сестра is used in Russian to describe a nurse, though the professional title is медсестра, a compound of 'medical' and 'sister'.
- While 'little sister' describes age, if you want to describe her as 'small' in physical stature, you would use a completely different adjective like маленькая.
- In many Russian families, even if she is your младшая сестра, you might call her by a diminutive nickname like сестрёнка to show affection.
Examples in context
- Я твоя младшая сестра.I'm your little sister.The first sentence is useful for identifying yourself as someone's младшая сестра.Tatoeba #12388294 by marafon, translation #12388290 by Miktsoanit
- Как твоя младшая сестра?How's your little sister?The second sentence is useful for asking about the well-being of someone's младшая сестра.Tatoeba #1676906 by marafon, translation #450750 by CM
- Это моя младшая сестра Мэри.This is my little sister, Mary.The third sentence is useful for introducing a person by using the phrase младшая сестра.Tatoeba #9993524 by marafon, translation #9194437 by DJ_Saidez
- Моя младшая сестра учится в университете.My little sister is studying at the university.
- Сестрашка, ты можешь помочь мне с этим заданием?Little sis, can you help me with this assignment?
- Сестрёнка, давай сходим вместе в кино!Little sister, let's go to the movies together!
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Example conversation
Alexander is showing Maria a family photo.
- Александр AleksandrПосмотри, это моя младшая сестра.Posmotri, eto moya mladshaya sestra.Look, this is my little sister.
- Мария MariaОна очень милая!Ona ochen' milaya!She is very cute!
- Александр AleksandrДа, младшая сестра всегда вызывает улыбку.Da, mladshaya sestra vsegda vyzyvayet ulybku.Yes, a little sister always brings a smile.
- Мария MariaСколько ей лет?Skol'ko ey let?How old is she?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
