Czech · Family & People
sestra
sister
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A female sibling; also a nurse in formal contexts.
Example
Mám jednu sestru a dva bratry.
I have one sister and two brothers.
Etymology
'Sestra' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*sъestra', signifying sister. This term illustrates the cultural importance of sibling relationships in Slavic societies.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sestra' is utilized in both informal and formal contexts within spoken and written Czech, often in discussions centered on family.