-
English
-
Russian
-
German
-
English
-
Russian
-
German
Helen
UK
/ˈhɛlən/
US
/ˈhɛlən/
Translation of "helen" into Russian
helen
Noun
UK
/ˈhɛlən/
US
/ˈhɛlən/
helen
helens pl
Helen was known for her beauty in Greek mythology.
Елена была известна своей красотой в греческой мифологии.
Definitions
helen
Noun
UK
/ˈhɛlən/
US
/ˈhɛlən/
A unit of measurement for beauty, based on the legend of Helen of Troy, whose face was said to have launched a thousand ships.
In jest, they described her beauty as being worth half a helen.
Helen
Proper noun
A female given name in English.
Helen was excited to start her new job.
In Greek mythology, the daughter of Zeus and Leda whose abduction by Paris sparked the Trojan War; Helen of Troy.
In the Iliad, Helen is portrayed as both revered and reviled for her role in the war.
Idioms and phrases
mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980.
гора Сент-Хеленс
Гора Сент-Хеленс изверглась в 1980 году.