сирень
Translation of сирень
lilac
Russian word in Latin letters: siren
Meaning of сирень
кустарник с душистыми кистями фиолетовых или белых цветов
a bush with sweet-smelling clusters of purple or white flowers

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The lilac smells sweet in spring.
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Сирень пахнет сладко весной.
The lilac blooms near the gate.
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Сирень цветёт возле ворот.
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сирень meaning: what does it mean?
a bush with sweet-smelling clusters of purple or white flowers
сирень pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сирень is pronounced as [sʲɪˈrʲenʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сирень definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The lilac smells sweet in spring. Translation: Сирень пахнет сладко весной.
Is сирень part of Flowers vocabulary?
Yes, сирень (lilac) can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сирень part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, сирень (lilac) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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