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sister in Malay

kakak

/ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)//ˈsɪs.tɚ/

sister in Malay: kakak, adik perempuan. In English, sister means a daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

Malay words for sister

woman or girl having the same parents
kakak, adik perempuan

English meaning of sister

  1. noun A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
  2. noun A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informal) a nun.
  3. noun Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.
  4. noun A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.

Full definition of sister

sister in a sentence

  • My sister is always driving me crazy.
  • Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.
  • Connie was very close to her friend Judy and considered her to be her sister.

Synonyms of sister

All synonyms of sister

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Questions about sister in Malay

What is the meaning of sister in Malay?
Sister in Malay is kakak, adik perempuan.
Apakah maksud sister dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sister: kakak, adik perempuan.
What does sister mean in English?
Sister means a daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

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