Comment l'utiliser
Sorella is the standard word for 'sister' in Italian. It is a feminine noun, so it will always be preceded by a feminine article (e.g., la sorella, una sorella) and any adjectives describing it will also be feminine (e.g., la mia sorella maggiore - my older sister).
The plural form is sorelle (sisters).
When talking about siblings in general, you can use fratelli, which literally means 'brothers' but can also refer to a mixed group of brothers and sisters.
A common mistake for English speakers is to forget the feminine article. Always remember to use la sorella or una sorella. Also, make sure to use the correct plural form sorelle, not 'sorellis' or similar.
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Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine a **sore**-throat. Your **sore**-throat sister is always complaining.
Association visuelle
Picture your sister, or a generic sisterly figure, with a bright pink ribbon in her hair. The 'sore' part of 'sorella' can make you think of 'sore' as in aching, and maybe her hair tie is a little too tight, making her head sore. It's a silly image, but it can stick!
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Défi
Try to use 'sorella' in a few simple sentences. For example: * 'Mia sorella è alta.' (My sister is tall.) * 'Ho una sorella.' (I have one sister.) * 'La sorella di Marco è simpatica.' (Marco's sister is nice.) Also, try to identify your own sister, or a friend's sister, using the word 'sorella' in your head.
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10 questionsThe Italian word for 'sister' is sorella.
The plural of sorella is sorelle. For example, 'two sisters' is 'due sorelle'.
You can use sorella just like you use 'sister' in English. For example, 'Mia sorella è alta.' (My sister is tall.) or 'Ho una sorella.' (I have a sister.)
Sorella is a feminine noun, as it refers to a female sibling. This is important for matching articles and adjectives correctly.
For 'older sister', you can say 'sorella maggiore'. For 'younger sister', you can say 'sorella minore'.
Sorella means 'sister' (a direct sibling). Cugina means 'cousin' (a child of your aunt or uncle).
While not a fixed idiom, you'll often hear it with possessives, like 'mia sorella' (my sister) or 'tua sorella' (your sister).
It's pronounced soh-REL-lah. Make sure to roll the 'r' if you can!
While primarily for biological sisters, it can also be used more broadly for a close female friend, similar to how 'sister' is sometimes used in English for a very close friend. However, for A1, focus on the direct meaning.
Good related words include fratello (brother), madre (mother), padre (father), and genitori (parents).
Teste-toi 6 questions
Mia ___ si chiama Sofia. (My sister's name is Sofia.)
The word 'sorella' means 'sister' and is feminine, matching the context 'Mia'.
Ho una ___ più grande. (I have an older sister.)
The context 'una' indicates a feminine singular noun is needed, and 'sorella' fits the meaning.
Le mie ___ studiano all'università. (My sisters study at university.)
The plural possessive 'Le mie' requires the plural feminine noun 'sorelle'.
Parlo spesso con mia ___. (I often talk with my sister.)
'Mia' indicates a feminine singular noun, and 'sorella' means sister.
Quella è la ___ di Marco. (That is Marco's sister.)
The context implies a singular female family member, which 'sorella' provides.
Hai una ___? (Do you have a sister?)
'Una' requires a feminine singular noun, and 'sorella' is the correct term for sister.
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Perfect score!
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