цунами
tsunami
large ocean wave
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цунами with English translation
цунами usage examples
Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland.
Рыбаки получили предупреждение о возможном цунами и отбуксировали свои лодки на сушу.
After the earthquake, the town watched as a tsunami raced toward the shore.
После землетрясения город наблюдал, как цунами мчится к берегу.
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цунами synonyms
What's the difference between цунами / приливная волна / штормовая волна / прибрежное наводнение / штормовой нагон
loanword for a large ocean wave caused by an underwater disturbance
After the underwater earthquake a tsunami struck, flooding coastal settlements.
После подводного землетрясения возникло цунами, которое затопило прибрежные поселки.
descriptive expression close in meaning to 'tsunami', sometimes used in media and speech
A tidal wave swept cars from the shore and destroyed the pier.
Приливная волна смела с берега автомобили и разрушила пирс.
a wave caused by storm winds and a gale; can be large but of different origin than a tsunami
During the storm a storm wave hit the pier and damaged boats.
Во время шторма штормовая волна обрушилась на причал и повредила суда.
description of the result — flooding of coastal areas; can be a consequence of a tsunami or storm surge
Coastal flooding led to the evacuation of residents in low-lying areas.
Прибрежное наводнение привело к эвакуации жителей низменных районов.
term denoting sea-level rise due to wind and pressure during a storm (storm surge), sometimes confused with a tsunami
The storm surge caused the embankment to flood, though it was not a tsunami.
Штормовой нагон вызвал затопление набережной, хотя это не было цунами.
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How to pronounce цунами and what this word means
цунами translation: tsunami. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce цунами
[t͡suˈnamʲi]
цунами translation
tsunami
цунами examples
Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland.
цунами transcription
[t͡suˈnamʲi]
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Questions about this word
цунами meaning: what does it mean?
очень высокая морская волна, вызванная подводными сдвигами
цунами pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
цунами is pronounced as [t͡suˈnamʲi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
цунами 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 цунами part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, цунами (tsunami) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is цунами part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, цунами (tsunami) 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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