isle
word
Definition
An 'isle' is a small island, often used in poetry or old literature. It means the same as 'island', but sounds more poetic or formal.
Usage & Nuances
'Isle' is mainly seen in literary, poetic, or names (like 'Isle of Skye'). In normal conversation, 'island' is preferred. Don't confuse with 'aisle' (a passageway).
Spanish: isla (poético/literario)Portuguese (BR): ilha (poético)Portuguese (PT): ilha (poético)Chinese (Simplified): 小岛（诗意或文学用语）Chinese (Traditional): 小島（詩意或文學用語）Hindi: द्वीप (काव्य/साहित्यिक)Arabic: جزيرة (أدبي/شعري)Bengali: দ্বীপ - ছোট দ্বীপRussian: остров (поэтич.)Japanese: 小島（しょうとう） - 島（詩的表現）Vietnamese: hòn đảo (thơ ca, văn học)Korean: 섬 (문학적·시적인 표현)Turkish: ada (şiirsel, edebi)Urdu: جزیرہ (ادبی یا شاعرانہ انداز)Indonesian: pulau kecil (puitis/formal)
Example Sentences
Each isle has its own wildlife.
basic
They spent the summer hiking around the green isle.
natural
Welcome to the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s treasures.
natural
The legend says a dragon once lived on this misty isle.
natural
She dreamed of visiting a beautiful isle.
basic
The old poem talks about a faraway isle.
basic