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wallflower in Russian

wallflower in Russian is желтофио́ль, желту́шник, тихо́ня — wallflower means a person who feels too shy to join in at a party or dance and ends up standing on the sidelines.

wallflower in Russian

желтофио́ль
noun
Pronounced: zheltofiol
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
желту́шник
noun
Pronounced: zheltushnik
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
тихо́ня
noun
Pronounced: tikhonya

What does "wallflower" mean?

  1. noun A person who feels too shy to join in at a party or dance and ends up standing on the sidelines.
    "She used to be a wallflower at school dances, but now she loves performing."
  2. noun A flowering plant with fragrant yellow, orange, or red blooms, often grown near walls.
    "Wallflowers bloomed along the garden wall in spring."
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wallflower in a sentence

  • She used to be a wallflower at school dances, but now she loves performing.
  • Wallflowers bloomed along the garden wall in spring.

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What is "wallflower" in Russian?

"wallflower" in Russian is желтофио́ль, желту́шник, тихо́ня. wallflower means: A person who feels too shy to join in at a party or dance and ends up standing on the sidelines.

How do you pronounce желтофио́ль?

"wallflower" in Russian is желтофио́ль, pronounced "zheltofiol".

How do you use "wallflower" in a sentence?

Example: "She used to be a wallflower at school dances, but now she loves performing." In Russian, "wallflower" is желтофио́ль, желту́шник, тихо́ня.

Are there other ways to say "wallflower" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "wallflower": желтофио́ль, желту́шник, тихо́ня.

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