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How to Say "This is my sister" in Italian
Introduce your sister in Italian with this simple, direct phrase. Perfect for family gatherings or meeting new friends.
Questa è mia sorella.
KWESS-tah eh MEE-ah soh-REL-lahneutral
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Use this when you're introducing your sister to someone for the first time. It's also useful when pointing her out in a group or explaining a family connection.
Alternatives
- Lei è mia sorella.Use this if you're already talking about her and want to confirm her identity.
- Questa è mia sorella.This is the standard and most common way to introduce her.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'questa'
Make sure to pronounce the 'qu' like 'kw' in 'quick', not like 'k'.
Confusing 'sua' and 'mia'
Remember 'mia' means 'my' and 'sua' means 'her' or 'his'.
A small cultural note
Italians often have very close family ties, so introducing family members is common and usually met with warmth.
Frequently asked
How to say this is my brother?
You would say 'Questo è mio fratello.' The structure is very similar, just changing the gender of the possessive adjective and noun.
Is 'Questa è mia sorella' formal or informal?
This phrase is generally neutral and works in most social contexts. You don't need a more formal version unless the situation is extremely official.
What if I want to say 'This is my older sister'?
You can say 'Questa è mia sorella maggiore.' 'Maggiore' means older.
