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How do you say "iris" in German?
die Iris
In German, "iris" is die Iris.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'EE-riss', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
die Iris is feminine. Plural: die Iris.
Example sentence
Ihre Iris ist ein wunderschöner Grünton.
Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.
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How to remember die Iris
This is the exact same word as English 'iris', for both the eye part and the flower.
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- heel die Ferse
- toe der Zeh
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Questions about die Iris
How do you say "iris" in German?
In German, "iris" is die Iris. It is a noun.
Is die Iris masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Iris is feminine. Plural: die Iris.
How is die Iris used in a sentence?
Use die Iris as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ihre Iris ist ein wunderschöner Grünton. (Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.).
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