смертельный
deadly
causing death
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смертельный with English translation
смертельный usage examples
A deadly tsunami hit the coast, causing many casualties.
Смертельное цунами обрушилось на побережье, вызвав множество жертв.
The deadly heatwave this summer stressed hospitals across the region.
Этим летом смертельная жара перегрузила больницы по всему региону.
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смертельный synonyms
What's the difference between смертельный / смертоносный / летальный / фатальный / убийственный / роковой
Causing death; direct, neutral meaning
He suffered a deadly wound.
У него был смертельный ран.
Emphasizes the ability to kill; often about weapons or poison
They found a deadly weapon in the warehouse.
Смертоносное оружие обнаружили на складе.
Often a medical/formal term indicating death
The incident resulted in a fatal outcome.
Инцидент привёл к летальному исходу.
Often implies inevitability or doom; can be figurative
A fatal mistake cost him his career.
Фатальная ошибка стоила ему карьеры.
Can mean literally 'murderous' but often used figuratively (devastating)
His comment was devastating to the company's reputation.
Его комментарий был убийственным для репутации компании.
Connotes fate and inevitability; often poetic or dramatic
That fateful day changed everything.
Роковой день изменил всё.
Means 'destructive, ruinous', bookish/formal; close to 'пагубный'
The destructive consequences of the accident are felt for years.
Губительные последствия аварии ощущаются годами.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce смертельный and what this word means
смертельный translation: deadly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce смертельный
[smʲɪrˈtʲelʲnɨj]
смертельный translation
deadly
смертельный examples
A deadly tsunami hit the coast, causing many casualties.
смертельный transcription
[smʲɪrˈtʲelʲnɨj]
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Questions about this word
смертельный meaning: what does it mean?
приводящий к гибели людей или животных
смертельный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
смертельный is pronounced as [smʲɪrˈtʲelʲnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
смертельный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A deadly tsunami hit the coast, causing many casualties. Translation: Смертельное цунами обрушилось на побережье, вызвав множество жертв.
Is смертельный part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, смертельный (deadly) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is смертельный part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, смертельный (deadly) 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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