아이리스
airiseu
The English word 'iris' (referring to the part of the eye) is translated into Korean as 아이리스 (airiseu).
Meaning: part of the eye (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 아이리스 refers to the anatomical part of the eye, the word 이리스 is used to refer to the name of the Greek messenger of the gods.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
airiseu
Did you know?
- If you are searching for the flower 'iris' in a Korean botanical context, you are more likely to encounter the term 붓꽃 (but-kkot) rather than the phonetic 아이리스.
- The word 홍채 is composed of Hanja (Chinese characters) meaning 'red' and 'gathering', reflecting the historical observation of the colored pigment in the eye.
- In popular culture, such as the famous K-drama 'Iris', the title refers to the goddess of the rainbow and the eye, symbolizing a watchful and connecting force.
Examples in context
- 붓꽃은 정말 아름답습니다.The Iris flower is truly beautiful.
- 붓꽃의 색상이 다양합니다.The colors of Iris flowers are diverse.
- 오늘 붓꽃 사진을 찍었어.I took a picture of Iris flowers today.
- 붓꽃과 튤립 중에 뭐가 더 예뻐?Between Irises and Tulips, which one is prettier?
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are looking at a science textbook together.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 여기가 아이리스 부분이에요?Hyeonu ssi, yeogiga airiseu bubun-ieyo?Hyunwoo, is this part the iris?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 민지 씨. 맞아요.ne, Minji ssi. majayo.Yes, Minji. That's right.
- 민지 Min-ji아이리스가 동공을 조절하는군요.airiseuga donggong-eul jojeol-haneungunyo.So the iris controls the pupil.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요. 정말 신기한 구조예요.majayo. jeongmal singihan gujo-yeyo.Right. It's a truly amazing structure.
