Learning language
Translation language
noun · B2 · rare word · UK/US

Heron - translation, pronunciation and examples

heron
/ˈhɛrən/

heron

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈhɛɹən/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈhɛrən/
🇷🇺 Russian
[ˈt͡saplʲə]
Meaning of heron

living beings birds noun

Learn heron with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level
Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈhɛrən/
CEFRB2
How important is this wordrare word
heron

When to use heron

heron stands by the

Цапля стоит у реки.

heron waits quietly for

Цапля тихо ждёт рыбу.

heron usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Цапля стоит у реки.

The heron stands by the river.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Цапля тихо ждёт рыбу.

A heron waits quietly for fish.

Similar words

heron

The general, common term for members of the Ardeidae family; neutral and generic.

bittern

A stockier, secretive member of the heron family (Botaurus/Ixobrychus genera); behaviourally and morphologically distinct from typical herons.

Test yourself

цапля → ?
heron - цапля
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Birds"

Learn by topic

heron belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

heronцапля
playиграть
oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
eggяйцо
pigeonголубь

heron synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between heron / bittern

🇬🇧English
heron

The general, common term for members of the Ardeidae family; neutral and generic.

B2Very Often

We watched a heron standing on the riverbank.

Мы наблюдали цаплю, стоящую на берегу реки.

B
🇬🇧English
bittern

A stockier, secretive member of the heron family (Botaurus/Ixobrychus genera); behaviourally and morphologically distinct from typical herons.

B2Rarely

A bittern gave a deep booming call from the reedbed at dawn.

Выпь издавала глубокий гудящий звук из тростника на рассвете.

What's the difference

heron with Russian translation

Active review

Why learn heron with flashcards?

A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words can you learn in a year?
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

Related words and lists for heron

How to pronounce heron and what this word means

heron translation: цапля. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce heron

/ˈhɛrən/

heron translation

цапля

heron examples

The heron stands by the river.

heron transcription

/ˈhɛrən/, /ˈhɛɹən/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

heron meaning: what does it mean?

living beings birds noun

heron pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

heron is pronounced as /ˈhɛrən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

heron definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The heron stands by the river. Translation: Цапля стоит у реки.

Is heron part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, heron (цапля) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is heron part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, heron (цапля) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn heron in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.