sestry
Sestry is the plural form of sestra, a common noun in Czech and Slovak meaning sister. It is used to refer to more than one sister in everyday speech and writing, as in phrases like “moje sestry” (my sisters). In both languages, sestry is the standard nominative plural, with other forms created by applying the usual case endings as needed.
Etymology and cognates: The word derives from Proto-Slavic sestra and has cognates across Slavic languages. Related
Usage and notes: Sestry is commonly used in informal and formal contexts when speaking about multiple sisters.
Cultural and linguistic context: As a basic kinship term, sestra and its plural sestry are among the
See also: Russian sestra; Polish siostra; related family terms in Czech and Slovak.