🇬🇧🇨🇳 sister-in-law - 嫂子 : English Lesson

Meaning of "sister-in-law" ("嫂子"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A sister-in-law is a woman who becomes part of your family because of marriage, not because she was born into your family. She can be your brother’s wife, or your husband’s or wife’s sister, or your husband’s or wife’s brother’s wife. Even though you didn’t grow up together, she is still your family and you call her your sister-in-law.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I told my sister-in-law I would help cook, and now the smoke alarm calls me by my first name.

My sister-in-law told me to follow my dreams, so I went back to bed and now she regrets her advice.

My sister-in-law took one bite of my cooking and immediately started searching ‘how to survive mysterious casserole.’

My sister-in-law tried to teach me yoga, but I just invented a new pose called ‘Falling Confused Pretzel.’

My sister-in-law says I’m dramatic, so I gasped, clutched my heart, and fell on the couch like a movie star.

I open the door. My sister-in-law comes in with my brother and a cake. My sister-in-law smiles, lifts my son to see the cake, and cuts a slice. My sister-in-law folds my coat, laughs at the cat, and sits by the fire. Later my sister-in-law pours tea. I hug my sister-in-law and feel very happy and warm.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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