Meaning
sister
- sister (nun)
In a sentence
Mia sorella vive a Milano da due anni.
My sister has lived in Milan for two years.
Hai visto mia sorella ieri sera?
Did you see my sister last night?
Mia sorella lavora in ospedale.
My sister works in the hospital.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sorella | feminine · singular |
| sorelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'sorella' for female siblings; 'fratello' for male. Never mix them up.
- In families, 'sorella maggiore/minore' means older/younger sister. No need for 'più'.
- Avoid 'sorella' for nuns in casual talk; 'suora' is more common and natural.