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How do you say "iris" in Greek?
η ίριδα
i irida
In Greek, "iris" is η ίριδα (i irida).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can approach it as "i irida", keeping "ri" as the stressed beat.
Grammar notes
η ίριδα is feminine. Its plural is ίριδες.
Example sentence
Η ίριδά της είναι μια όμορφη απόχρωση του πράσινου.
i irida tis einai mia omorfi apochrosi toy prasinoy.
Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.
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How to remember η ίριδα
Give "ri" a funny mental voice, then connect that voice directly to η ίριδα.
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Questions about η ίριδα
How do you pronounce η ίριδα?
English speakers can approach it as "i irida", keeping "ri" as the stressed beat.
Is η ίριδα masculine or feminine?
η ίριδα is feminine. η ίριδα is feminine. Its plural is ίριδες.
How is η ίριδα used in Greek?
η ίριδα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η ίριδά της είναι μια όμορφη απόχρωση του πράσινου. (Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.).
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"Iris" in other languages
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