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сирень

Translation of сирень

lilac

Meaning of сирень

Russian

кустарник с душистыми кистями фиолетовых или белых цветов

English

a bush with sweet-smelling clusters of purple or white flowers

lilac

Transcription and pronunciation of сирень

сире́нь

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[sʲɪˈrʲenʲ]
In Latin letters
siren

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  1. The lilac smells sweet in spring.

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    Сирень пахнет сладко весной.

  2. The lilac blooms near the gate.

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    Сирень цветёт возле ворот.

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What does сирень mean?

a bush with sweet-smelling clusters of purple or white flowers

How do you pronounce сирень?

сирень is pronounced [sʲɪˈrʲenʲ], in Latin letters “siren”.

How is сирень 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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