Turkish · Family & People
Kız kardeş
Sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female sibling.
Example
Kız kardeşim doktor olmak istiyor.
My sister wants to be a doctor.
Etymology
'Kız kardeş' translates to 'female sibling' and is a combination of 'kız' (girl) and 'kardeş' (sibling), emphasizing gender in familial relations.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kız kardeş' is typically used in informal settings among family and friends. It has a broad understanding and applies across Turkey.