Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'Moje sestra' to introduce or talk about your female sibling in everyday Czech conversation.
- Means: 'My sister' in the basic subject form.
- Used in: Family introductions, storytelling, and identifying people in photos.
- Don't confuse: 'Sestra' also means 'nurse' in medical contexts.
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معنی
Possessive phrase for a family member.
زمینه فرهنگی
The term 'sestra' is universally used for nurses. Patients often call them 'sestřičko' (little sister) as a sign of affection and respect. Siblings often have a strong bond. It's common for adult sisters to spend a lot of time together, often helping with each other's children. The informal 'ségra' shows the heavy influence of German on the Czech language during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the Catholic Church, which has a historical presence in Czechia, 'sestra' is used for nuns, often with the prefix 'řeholní' (religious).
Use 'ségra' with friends
If you want to sound like a local, use 'ségra' when talking to people your own age.
Watch the gender!
Never say 'můj sestra'. It's a very obvious mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Use 'ségra' with friends
If you want to sound like a local, use 'ségra' when talking to people your own age.
Watch the gender!
Never say 'můj sestra'. It's a very obvious mistake that marks you as a beginner.
The 'Nurse' trick
If you are at a doctor's office, address the nurse as 'sestřičko' to be extra polite.
Name Days
Check when your sister's name day is—it's a great excuse to practice the phrase!
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct form of 'my' to complete the sentence.
To je ____ sestra.
'Sestra' is feminine, so you must use the feminine possessive 'moje'.
Fill in the missing word for 'sister'.
Moje ____ se jmenuje Anna.
The sentence translates to 'My sister is named Anna.'
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are different registers of the same basic meaning.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Petr: Kdo je ta dívka? Jana: To je ____.
Jana is introducing her own sister to Petr.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formal vs. Informal
Family Vocabulary
Female
- • Sestra
- • Máma
- • Babička
Male
- • Bratr
- • Táta
- • Dědeček
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاTo je ____ sestra.
'Sestra' is feminine, so you must use the feminine possessive 'moje'.
Moje ____ se jmenuje Anna.
The sentence translates to 'My sister is named Anna.'
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are different registers of the same basic meaning.
Petr: Kdo je ta dívka? Jana: To je ____.
Jana is introducing her own sister to Petr.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
12 سوالUsually, yes. However, it can also mean a nurse or a nun depending on the context.
You say 'moje sestry'.
'Má sestra' is more formal and common in literature, while 'moje sestra' is standard for speaking.
It's rare. Czechs usually say 'nejlepší kamarádka' (best friend) instead.
No, it's just informal. It's perfectly fine to use with friends and family.
Use 'moje starší sestra'.
Use 'moje mladší sestra'.
It's a diminutive meaning 'little sister' or a polite way to address a nurse.
No, unless it's at the beginning of a sentence.
You would use the possessive adjective: 'sestřin dům'.
It's a very formal and respectful way to address a nurse.
No, that is 'sestřenice'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
عبارات مرتبط
Můj bratr
similarMy brother
Moje sestřenice
similarMy female cousin
Moje ségra
specialized formMy sister (informal)
Zdravotní sestra
specialized formNurse
Vlastní sestra
specialized formBiological sister
کجا استفاده کنیم
Introducing her at a party
You: Ahoj Petře, to je moje sestra Jana.
Petr: Těší mě, Jano!
Looking at old photos
Friend: Kdo je to na té fotce?
You: To je moje sestra, když byla malá.
At the hospital
Doctor: Kdo vás doprovází?
You: Moje sestra na mě čeká v čekárně.
On a phone call with parents
Mom: Už jsi mluvil s Evou?
You: Ano, moje sestra mi volala ráno.
Filling out a form
Clerk: Uveďte nouzový kontakt.
You: To bude moje sestra, tady je její číslo.
In a clothing store
Shop Assistant: Je to pro vás?
You: Ne, to je dárek pro moji sestru.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'MOJE' as 'MY' and 'SESTRA' as 'SISTER'. They both start with the same letters in English and Czech!
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a photo of you and your sister in a frame. On the frame, the words 'Moje sestra' are engraved in gold letters.
Rhyme
Moje sestra, ta je pestrá! (My sister, she is colorful/varied!)
Story
You are at a party in Prague. You tap your friend on the shoulder and point to a girl across the room. You say 'Moje sestra' to explain why she looks so much like you. Everyone smiles and says 'Ahoj!'
In Other Languages
It is very similar to German 'Meine Schwester' and Polish 'Moja siostra'. The structure is identical to most European languages.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Find a photo of a female relative or friend and say out loud: 'To je moje sestra' (even if it's a lie, just for practice!).
Review this phrase on day 1, 3, and 7. Focus on the 'e' at the end of 'moje'—it's feminine!
تلفظ
The 'j' is pronounced like the 'y' in 'yes'.
The 'r' is slightly rolled, and the 'e' is short like in 'met'.
طیف رسمیت
Toto je má sestra. (Introduction)
To je moje sestra. (Introduction)
To je moje ségra. (Introduction)
To je moje ségra, ty vado. (Introduction)
Derived from the Proto-Indo-European *swésōr, which evolved into the Proto-Slavic *sestra. The possessive 'moje' comes from Proto-Slavic *mojь.
نکته جالب
The word 'sestra' is one of the few words that has barely changed in over 1,000 years of Czech linguistic history.
نکات فرهنگی
The term 'sestra' is universally used for nurses. Patients often call them 'sestřičko' (little sister) as a sign of affection and respect.
“Sestřičko, můžu dostat vodu?”
Siblings often have a strong bond. It's common for adult sisters to spend a lot of time together, often helping with each other's children.
“Moje sestra hlídá moje děti.”
The informal 'ségra' shows the heavy influence of German on the Czech language during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
“Moje ségra je super.”
In the Catholic Church, which has a historical presence in Czechia, 'sestra' is used for nuns, often with the prefix 'řeholní' (religious).
“Sestra Tereza se modlí.”
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Máš sourozence? Máš sestru?
Je tvoje sestra starší nebo mladší?
Co dělá tvoje sestra?
Vypadáš jako tvoje sestra?
اشتباهات رایج
Můj sestra
Moje sestra
L1 Interference
Moje sestra (referring to a cousin)
Moje sestřenice
L1 Interference
Moje sestra (referring to a nurse in a general sense)
Zdravotní sestra / Sestřička
L1 Interference
Vidím moje sestra
Vidím moji sestru
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Mi hermana
Spanish 'mi' is gender-neutral; Czech 'moje' is specifically feminine.
Ma sœur
French uses articles and possessives similarly, but Czech declension is much more complex.
Meine Schwester
German has 4 cases; Czech has 7.
私の姉 / 妹 (Watashi no ane / imōto)
Japanese is age-specific; Czech is general unless an adjective is added.
أختي (Ukhti)
Arabic uses a suffix for possession; Czech uses a separate word.
我的姐姐 / 妹妹 (Wǒ de jiějiě / mèimei)
Chinese uses the particle 'de' for possession and is age-specific.
내 누나/언ni/여동생 (Nae nuna/eonni/yeodongsaeng)
Korean has different words for 'older sister' depending on if the speaker is male or female.
Minha irmã
Portuguese pronunciation and spelling are the main differences; the logic is identical.
Spotted in the Real World
“Moje sestra má prima bráchu.”
The title of a famous Czech comedy film.
“Moje sestra, moje krev.”
Common lyrics in songs about family bonds.
“Sestro, pojďte sem!”
A doctor calling a nurse in a popular medical soap opera.
“Moje sestra Barunka...”
Referring to siblings in the most famous Czech novel by Božena Němcová.
“Moje sestra je nejlepší! ❤️”
A typical caption for a photo with a sister.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners often use 'sestra' for both sisters and cousins.
Remember: Sestra = Sibling, Sestřenice = Cousin.
Thinking 'moje sestra' always means a sibling.
In a hospital, 'sestra' is a job title. Context is key!
سوالات متداول (12)
Usually, yes. However, it can also mean a nurse or a nun depending on the context.
basic understandingYou say 'moje sestry'.
grammar mechanics'Má sestra' is more formal and common in literature, while 'moje sestra' is standard for speaking.
usage contextsIt's rare. Czechs usually say 'nejlepší kamarádka' (best friend) instead.
usage contextsNo, it's just informal. It's perfectly fine to use with friends and family.
practical tipsUse 'moje starší sestra'.
grammar mechanicsUse 'moje mladší sestra'.
grammar mechanicsIt's a diminutive meaning 'little sister' or a polite way to address a nurse.
basic understandingNo, unless it's at the beginning of a sentence.
grammar mechanicsYou would use the possessive adjective: 'sestřin dům'.
grammar mechanicsIt's a very formal and respectful way to address a nurse.
cultural usageNo, that is 'sestřenice'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
common mistakes
