How to say “sister” in Greek

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αδερφή a-ther-FEE

η · fem.sister

💡 Memory tip: Philadelphia's brotherly love, with a feminine -ή ending — αδερφή = sister.

“Η αδερφή μου σπουδάζει ιατρική.”

My sister is studying medicine.

Singular
Nominative
η αδερφή ee a-ther-FEE

the sister

“Η αδερφή μου σπουδάζει ιατρική.”

My sister studies medicine.

Genitive
της αδερφής tees a-ther-FEES

of the sister

“Τα ρούχα της αδερφής μου είναι παντού.”

The clothes of my sister are everywhere.

Accusative
την αδερφή teen a-ther-FEE

the sister

“Παίρνω τηλέφωνο την αδερφή μου κάθε μέρα.”

I call my sister every day.

Vocative
αδερφή a-ther-FEE

sister!

“Αδερφή, έλα να δεις!”

Sister, come and see!

Plural
Nominative
οι αδερφές ee a-ther-FES

the sisters

“Οι αδερφές μου μένουν στο εξωτερικό.”

My sisters live abroad.

Genitive
των αδερφών ton a-ther-FON

of the sisters

“Τα γενέθλια των αδερφών μου είναι τον ίδιο μήνα.”

My sisters' birthdays are in the same month.

Accusative
τις αδερφές tees a-ther-FES

the sisters

“Αγαπάω πολύ τις αδερφές μου.”

I love my sisters very much.

Vocative
αδερφές a-ther-FES

sisters!

“Αδερφές, σας περιμένουμε!”

Sisters, we are waiting for you!