Signification
Talking about family
Contexte culturel
Slovaks often use the diminutive 'sestrička' even when talking about adult sisters, reflecting a culture of warmth and close family ties. In this region, it is common to live close to siblings even in adulthood, making the 'one sister' a frequent part of daily life and social planning. Historically, having a sister meant having a lifelong partner for chores and social events; this bond is still highly respected today. With smaller family sizes today, having 'one sister' is a very common family structure compared to the large families of the past.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that for feminine nouns, 'mať' usually turns the 'a' into a 'u'. Sestra -> Sestru.
Don't say 'Som'
Never use 'Som' (I am) to describe having a sister. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Signification
Talking about family
The 'U' Rule
Remember that for feminine nouns, 'mať' usually turns the 'a' into a 'u'. Sestra -> Sestru.
Don't say 'Som'
Never use 'Som' (I am) to describe having a sister. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Add an adjective
Add 'staršiu' (older) or 'mladšiu' (younger) to sound more natural immediately.
Diminutives
Using 'sestričku' shows you have a very good relationship with her.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'sestra'.
Mám jednu ______.
After the verb 'mám', we use the accusative case, so 'sestra' becomes 'sestru'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right way to say 'I have one sister'.
'Mám' is the correct verb, and 'jednu sestru' is the correct feminine accusative form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Máš súrodencov? B: Áno, ______ jednu sestru.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so they use the 1st person 'mám'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are introducing your family to a new friend.
This is the appropriate phrase for sharing family information.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Case Change
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMám jednu ______.
After the verb 'mám', we use the accusative case, so 'sestra' becomes 'sestru'.
Select the right way to say 'I have one sister'.
'Mám' is the correct verb, and 'jednu sestru' is the correct feminine accusative form.
A: Máš súrodencov? B: Áno, ______ jednu sestru.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so they use the 1st person 'mám'.
You are introducing your family to a new friend.
This is the appropriate phrase for sharing family information.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Mám sestru' is perfectly fine and means 'I have a sister'. Adding 'jednu' just specifies the number.
You say 'Mám jednu staršiu sestru'.
Yes, but usually as 'zdravotná sestra' or just 'sestra' in a hospital context. 'Mám jednu sestru' always implies family.
No, 'Mám' already tells us it's 'I'. Using 'Ja mám' adds emphasis, like 'I (specifically) have a sister'.
Then you say 'Mám dve sestry'.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
It is a tapped 'r', similar to the Spanish 'r' in 'pero'.
The plural is 'sestry'.
Yes, though the specific word is 'nevlastná sestra'.
Because it is the object of the sentence (Accusative case).
Expressions liées
Mám jedného brata
similarI have one brother
Nemám súrodencov
contrastI don't have siblings
Mám dve sestry
builds onI have two sisters
Moja sestra
specialized formMy sister
