метель
blizzard
severe snowstorm
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метель with English translation
метель usage examples
They drove slowly because of the blizzard.
Они ехали медленно из-за метели.
The blizzard closed the schools for two days.
Метель закрыла школы на два дня.
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метель belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
метель synonyms
What's the difference between метель / вьюга / снежная буря / снежный шторм / снегопад / пурга
Main term for heavy snow accompanied by wind, drifting snow and poor visibility.
A blizzard is expected today — it's better not to drive out of town.
Сегодня ожидается метель — лучше не выезжать из города.
Similar meaning: emphasizes strong wind that whirls the snow; often used in a more vivid or poetic way.
A strong wind picked up, a blizzard began and visibility dropped to zero.
Подул сильный ветер, поднялась вьюга и видимость упала до нуля.
Literal compound term synonymous with blizzard/whiteout; neutral style, often used in media.
The weather service issued a warning about a snowstorm in the region.
Метеослужба выпустила предупреждение о снежной буре в регионе.
Calque from English 'snow storm' — equivalent to blizzard, sometimes sounds more technical.
Due to the snowstorm, the airport canceled flights.
Из-за снежного шторма аэропорт отменил рейсы.
Refers simply to snowfall; not necessarily accompanied by strong winds or drifting.
After the nighttime snowfall the streets were covered in a soft layer of white.
После ночного снегопада улицы были покрыты белым пушистым слоем.
Regional/older word for a severe snow blizzard; used more in northern areas and literature.
A blizzard suddenly rose in the tundra, and it became impossible to walk.
В тундре внезапно поднялась пурга, и стало невозможно идти.
Often used for a strong steppe or severe snow blizzard with high winds and drifts; emphasizes extreme conditions.
Last night a blizzard swept the steppe; the trucks were stopped on the roadside.
Вчера ночью в степи поднялся буран, фуры стояли на обочинах.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce метель and what this word means
метель translation: blizzard. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce метель
[mʲɪˈtelʲ]
метель translation
blizzard
метель examples
They drove slowly because of the blizzard.
метель transcription
[mʲɪˈtelʲ]
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Questions about this word
метель meaning: what does it mean?
интенсивная метель с сильным снегопадом и порывистым ветром
метель pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
метель is pronounced as [mʲɪˈtelʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
метель definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They drove slowly because of the blizzard. Translation: Они ехали медленно из-за метели.
Is метель part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, метель (blizzard) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is метель part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, метель (blizzard) 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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