motër
feminine
The English word 'sister' is translated into Albanian as motër.
The word motër refers to a woman or girl who shares the same parents.
Meaning: woman or girl having the same parents (noun)
Which one should you use?
While motër is used for a sister, the word vëlla is used to refer to a brother.
How does it change in a sentence?
motër is a feminine noun. To specify 'the sister', you add the definite suffix -a to the word to form motra. For the plural form 'the sisters', use motrat.
Did you know?
- The word motër is etymologically linked to the word for 'mother' in many Indo-European languages, suggesting a historical connection between the two roles.
Examples in context
- Unë dua të kem një motër.I want to have a sister.This sentence demonstrates how to express the desire to have a motër.Tatoeba #6982090 by aln, translation #6982718 by aln
- Unë kam një motër të bukur.I have a beautiful sister.
- Zoti Smith, kjo është shtëpia e motrës sime.Mr. Smith, this is my sister's house.
Example conversation
Klodian is asking Elira about her family.
- KlodianA ke ndonjë motër, Elira?Do you have any sister, Elira?
- EliraPo, kam një motër të vogël.Yes, I have a little sister.
- KlodianSi quhet ajo?What is her name?
- EliraQuhet Ana.Her name is Ana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sister” translations and entries motër, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries motër, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
