tsunami
tsunami
large ocean wave
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tsunami with Russian translation
tsunami usage examples
Рыбаки получили предупреждение о возможном цунами и отбуксировали свои лодки на сушу.
Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland.
После землетрясения город наблюдал, как цунами мчится к берегу.
After the earthquake, the town watched as a tsunami raced toward the shore.
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tsunami belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
tsunami synonyms
What's the difference between tsunami / storm surge / coastal flooding
Exact term for a large sea wave caused by underwater earthquakes, landslides or volcanic activity.
The coastal town was devastated by a tsunami after the offshore earthquake.
Прибрежный город был разрушен цунами после подводного землетрясения.
Rise in sea level caused by storm winds and low pressure that can flood coasts; different cause from a tsunami.
The hurricane's storm surge flooded the low-lying coastal communities.
Штормовой нагон воды урагана затопил низинные прибрежные районы.
Generic term for flooding of coastal areas from various causes (tsunamis, storm surge, high tides, sea-level rise).
Coastal flooding affected several towns after the storm and unusually high tides.
Прибрежное затопление затронуло несколько городов после шторма и необычно высокого прилива.
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How to pronounce tsunami and what this word means
tsunami translation: цунами. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tsunami
/ə tsuːˈnɑːmi/
tsunami translation
цунами
tsunami examples
Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland.
tsunami transcription
/ə tsuːˈnɑːmi/, /tsuːˈnɑmi/
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tsunami meaning: what does it mean?
large ocean wave
tsunami pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tsunami is pronounced as /ə tsuːˈnɑːmi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tsunami definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland. Translation: Рыбаки получили предупреждение о возможном цунами и отбуксировали свои лодки на сушу.
Is tsunami part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, tsunami (цунами) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tsunami part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, tsunami (цунами) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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