невестка
nevestka
The Russian phrase for sister-in-law is невестка (nevestka).
While невестка is used to mean the wife of one's brother, it is more broadly used in Russian to refer to a daughter-in-law (the wife of one's son) as well.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of невестка is невестки. To express the dative case, meaning 'to' or 'for' the sister-in-law, use the form невестке.
How do you pronounce it?
nevestka
Did you know?
- Russian has a vast system of kinship terms that distinguish exactly how you are related to a sister-in-law, such as золовка for a husband's sister.
- The word невеста (bride) and невестка (daughter-in-law/sister-in-law) share a linguistic history that emphasizes the woman's transition into a new household.
- In historical Russian culture, the relationship between a mother-in-law and a невестка was often depicted in folklore as a source of playful or serious conflict.
Examples in context
- Моя невестка работает врачом.Moya nevestka rabotayet vrachom.My sister-in-law works as a doctor.
- Невестка приготовила очень вкусный ужин.Nevestka prigotovila ochen' vkusnyy uzhin.The sister-in-law prepared a very delicious dinner.
