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What do you call sister in Sanskrit?

There are several ways to say "sister" in Sanskrit, depending on the context and the specific relationship:

General terms:

* Bhagini (भगिनी): This is the most common and general term for sister.

* Svasā (स्वसा): This is another general term for sister, often used in formal contexts.

Terms based on birth order:

* Jyeṣṭhā (ज्येष्ठा): Older sister.

* Kanishṭhā (कनिष्ठा): Younger sister.

Terms based on relationship to the speaker:

* Sahodari (सहोडरी): Sister (of the same parents).

* Sahodrī (सहोद्री): Sister (of the same parents, used more formally).

* Āryā (आर्या): Sister (a more respectful term).

Other terms:

* Bhrātṛsvasā (भ्रात्र्स्वसा): Sister (of the same father).

* Mātṛsvasā (मात्र्स्वसा): Sister (of the same mother).

The specific term used will depend on the specific context and the relationship between the speaker and the sister.

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