сестра
Translation of сестра
sister
Russian word in Latin letters: sestra
Meaning of сестра
девочка или женщина, имеющая с другим человеком одного или обоих общих родителей
female sibling

Pronunciation
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My sister lent me her umbrella.
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Сестра одолжила мне свой зонт.
His sister studies medicine at the university.
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Его сестра изучает медицину в университете.
сестра synonyms
What's the difference between сестра and сестрёнка
Affectionate, usually about a younger sister.
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сестра belongs to the topic "Family Members →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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сестра meaning: what does it mean?
female sibling
сестра pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сестра is pronounced as [sʲesˈtra]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сестра definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My sister lent me her umbrella. Translation: Сестра одолжила мне свой зонт.
Is сестра part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, сестра (sister) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сестра part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, сестра (sister) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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