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What is sister called in Tamil?

"Sister" in Tamil can be translated in several ways, depending on the context:

Formal:

* அக்கா (akka): This is the most common and general term for an older sister.

* தங்கை (thangai): This is the most common and general term for a younger sister.

* சகோதரி (sakodari): This is a more formal and literary term for a sister, used in writing and sometimes in formal speech.

Informal:

* அக்கா (akka): Can also be used informally for an older sister, even if the speaker is older.

* தங்கை (thangai): Can also be used informally for a younger sister, even if the speaker is younger.

* சகோ (sago): A more familiar and casual term for a sister, used by siblings and close friends.

Other:

* அண்ணி (anni): This term refers to a brother's wife (sister-in-law).

* மாமா (mama): This term refers to a sister's husband (brother-in-law).

The best translation will depend on the specific situation and the relationship between the speakers.

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