How do you say "orchid" in Russian?

орхидея

orhideja

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "orchid" is орхидея (orhideja).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "orhideja", with the final syllable trailing off softly, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

орхидея is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

На подоконнике стояла нежная орхидея.

Na podokonnike stojala nezhnaja orhideja.

A delicate orchid sat on the windowsill.

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How to remember орхидея

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Questions about орхидея

How do you pronounce орхидея?

Try saying "orhideja", with the final syllable trailing off softly, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is орхидея formal or casual?

орхидея is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is орхидея used in Russian?

орхидея is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: На подоконнике стояла нежная орхидея. (A delicate orchid sat on the windowsill.).

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