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цунами

Translation of цунами

tsunami

Meaning of цунами

Russian

очень высокая морская волна, вызванная подводными сдвигами

English

a very large, dangerous sea wave caused by an earthquake under the sea

tsunami

Transcription and pronunciation of цунами

цуна́ми

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[t͡suˈnamʲi]
In Latin letters
tsunami

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  1. The tsunami hit the coast.

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    Цунами обрушилось на побережье.

  2. There is a tsunami warning today.

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    Сегодня объявлено предупреждение о цунами.

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What does цунами mean?

a very large, dangerous sea wave caused by an earthquake under the sea

How do you pronounce цунами?

цунами is pronounced [t͡suˈnamʲi], in Latin letters “tsunami”.

How is цунами used in a sentence?

The tsunami hit the coast. Translation: Цунами обрушилось на побережье.

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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