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Iris

iris

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dieIrisf
Meaning of Iris

flower

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Pronunciation
German[ˈiːʁɪs]
Russian transcription[ˈirʲis]
iris
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Iris with Russian translation

Iris usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Ирис цветёт летом на клумбе.

Die Iris blüht im Sommer im Beet.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Моя мама сажает ирис перед домом.

Meine Mutter pflanzt eine Iris vor das Haus.

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Iris belongs to the topic "Flowers". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Irisирис
Blumeцветок
Grasтрава
Roseроза
Bohneфасоль
Erbseгорох
helles Lichtяркий свет

Iris synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Iris / Regenbogenhaut

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🇩🇪German
Regenbogenhaut

Different meaning: anatomical term for the iris (the colored part of the eye). Not related to the flower, therefore a homonym/different sense.

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How to pronounce Iris and what this word means

Iris means iris. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Iris

[ˈiːʁɪs]

Iris translation

iris

Iris examples

Die Iris blüht im Sommer im Beet.

Iris transcription

[ˈiːʁɪs]

Questions about this word

Iris meaning: what does it mean?

Gartenblume mit großen, auffälligen Blüten

Iris pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Iris is pronounced as [ˈiːʁɪs]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Iris definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Iris blüht im Sommer im Beet. Translation: Ирис цветёт летом на клумбе.

Is Iris part of Head and Face vocabulary?

Yes, Iris can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Iris part of Flowers vocabulary?

Yes, Iris can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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