Noun
die Iris
Pronunciation: /ˈiːʁɪs/
iris
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plural Iris
Meanings
Noun
- iris
Example sentence
Ihre Iris ist im Sonnenlicht deutlich grün.
Her iris is clearly green in the sunlight.
Word forms
singular
die Iris
plural
die Iris
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Iris
Accusativedie Iris
Dativeder Iris
Genitiveder Iris
Plural
Nominativedie Iris
Accusativedie Iris
Dativeden Iris
Genitiveder Iris
Usage
- die Iris des Auges — The coloured part surrounding the pupil.
- Iris / Pupille — The iris is the coloured structure; the pupil is its central opening.
Auf dem Foto ist die braune Iris deutlich zu erkennen.
The brown iris is clearly visible in the photo.