English to Tamil Dictionary

Meaning of Sister in Tamil:
Spoken vs Formal

Formal / Written

சகோதரி

"Sagodhari"

For textbooks, news, and formal speeches.

REAL LIFE
Spoken / Chat

அக்கா / தங்கச்சி

"Akka (Elder) / Thangachi (Younger)"

Use this with friends, family, and on WhatsApp.

When to use which?

Like brother, use Akka for elder, Thangachi/Thangai for younger.

Example Usage

English

"She is my sister."

Formal

அவர் என் சகோதரி (Avar en sahodhari).

Spoken (Better)

அவ என் தங்கச்சி (Ava en thangachi).

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