Lillasyster

Lillasyster is the Swedish term for “little sister.” It is a compound of lilla, meaning “little,” and syster, meaning “sister.” The word is used to refer to a younger female sibling in family contexts and can also function as an affectionate term or nickname for a younger girl or woman in informal speech.

Beyond its literal meaning, lillasyster can appear in Swedish culture to evoke familial bonds, innocence, or a younger female character in music, literature, and media. When used as a proper name or nickname, capitalization may occur in writing; otherwise it is typically written in lowercase. The form is characteristic of Swedish, and related terms exist in other Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian lillesøster and Danish lille søster, though their spellings and usages differ.

In everyday usage, lillasyster is mainly a descriptive noun within family dynamics, but it can also carry playful or endearing connotations. It is not a fixed title or label for a specific work or brand unless used as a proper name by choice.

See also: syster, lilla. Variants in other languages include Norwegian lillesøster and Danish lille søster.