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 terms include Russian sestra (sister) and Polish siostra. The parallel forms reflect a shared linguistic heritage in the family vocabulary of the Slavic family of languages.

Usage and notes: Sestry is commonly used in informal and formal contexts when speaking about multiple sisters. It can appear in everyday sentences, literature, film titles, or organizational names that incorporate family terms. possessive or descriptive forms would be created with standard Czech or Slovak inflection, for example “moje sestry” for “my sisters.”

Cultural and linguistic context: As a basic kinship term, sestra and its plural sestry are among the core vocabulary in Czech and Slovak. The word also often appears in cultural references, including folk sayings, contemporary media, and titles that evoke familial themes.

See also: Russian sestra; Polish siostra; related family terms in Czech and Slovak.