Finnish · Family & People
Sisko
Sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female sibling.
Example
Siskoni asuu ulkomailla.
My sister lives abroad.
Etymology
'Sisko' comes from the Proto-Finnic *sisko, which refers to a sister. The term has evolved similarly in related languages, maintaining societal and familial significance in Finland.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sisko' is commonly used in both informal and formal registers, spoken and written, without significant regional discrepancies.