robin
word
/ˈɹɑbən/
RAH-bin
/ɹˈɒbɪn/
RO-bin
Definition
A robin is a small bird. In British English, it usually means a small bird with a red breast; in North American English, it often means a larger bird with an orange-red chest.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly a bird name, so it is used mostly in nature, gardening, and seasonal contexts. Be careful: the exact bird depends on the variety of English. It is also sometimes used as a person's name, but the primary meaning is the bird.
Spanish: petirrojo - mirlo americanoPortuguese (BR): tordo-americano - pisco-de-peito-ruivoPortuguese (PT): pisco-de-peito-ruivo - tordo-americanoChinese (Simplified): 知更鸟 - 美洲鸫Chinese (Traditional): 知更鳥 - 美洲鴝Hindi: रॉबिन पक्षी - लाल-छाती वाला पक्षीArabic: طائر الروبن - أبو الحناءBengali: রবিন (এক ধরনের পাখি)Russian: малиновка - американский дрозд (птица)Japanese: コマドリ (鳥)Vietnamese: chim cổ đỏ - chim robin (châu Mỹ)Korean: 울새 - 로빈새 (북미)Turkish: kızılgerdan - Amerikan ardıcı (kuş)Urdu: رابن (ایک پرندہ)Indonesian: burung robin
Example Sentences
A robin is sitting on the fence.
basic
We saw a robin in the garden this morning.
basic
The robin has a red chest.
basic
A robin keeps coming back to our window every morning.
natural
I always think of spring when I hear a robin outside.
natural
There was a robin hopping around the yard like it owned the place.
natural