D'irkoutsk (en. From irkutsk)
/dʲɪrkʊtsk/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
City located in Russia, near Lake Baikal.
Irkoutsk is known for its wooden architecture.
Irkoutsk est connue pour son architecture en bois.
Cultural and economic center of Eastern Siberia.
The economic development of Irkoutsk was rapid in the 20th century.
Le développement économique d'Irkoutsk a été rapide au XXe siècle.
Connection point for travels on the Trans-Siberian.
Many tourists pass through Irkoutsk to explore the region.
De nombreux touristes passent par Irkoutsk pour explorer la région.
Etymology
The name 'Irkoutsk' comes from the Irkout River.
Common Phrases and Expressions
d'irkoutsk in winter
Refers to the severe winter conditions of the city.
d'irkoutsk en hiver
the architecture of Irkoutsk
Denotes the unique architectural style of the city.
l'architecture d'irkoutsk
traveling to Irkoutsk
Referring to a journey to the city of Irkoutsk.
voyager à d'irkoutsk
Related Words
Lake Baikal
The largest freshwater lake in the world, located near Irkoutsk.
lac Baïkal
Siberia
Vast region of Russia where Irkoutsk is situated.
Sibérie
Trans-Siberian
Railway crossing Russia, with a stop in Irkoutsk.
Transsibérien
Slang Meanings
Refers to a great distance or a difficult journey.
It was a real d'irkoutsk to get there!
C'était un vrai d'irkoutsk pour y arriver !
Used to describe something extreme or on par with the city, often in terms of cold.
This weather is d'irkoutsk today!
Ce temps est d'irkoutsk aujourd'hui !