Deadly - translation, pronunciation and examples
deadly
causing death
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смертельный шторм
смертельная жара
смертельное наводнение
смертельная засуха
смертельный холод
deadly usage examples
The deadly heatwave this summer stressed hospitals across the region.
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General word for causing death or very dangerous to life; neutral register.
Specifies that a condition or injury poses an immediate risk to life; commonly used in medical contexts.
Can mean 'subject to death' or, in set phrases (mortal wound), 'causing death'; more literary/archaic in some uses.
Used primarily of diseases/stages that are incurable and will lead to death (terminal illness); not used for objects/events.
Refers to substances/animals that contain poison; implies potential to harm or kill but not identical to 'deadly'.
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General word for causing death or very dangerous to life; neutral register.
The snake's bite was deadly.
Укус змеи был смертельным.
Specifies that a condition or injury poses an immediate risk to life; commonly used in medical contexts.
She was admitted with life-threatening injuries.
Её госпитализировали с травмами, опасными для жизни.
Can mean 'subject to death' or, in set phrases (mortal wound), 'causing death'; more literary/archaic in some uses.
He suffered a mortal wound.
Он получил смертельное (смертное) ранение.
Used primarily of diseases/stages that are incurable and will lead to death (terminal illness); not used for objects/events.
He was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Ему поставили диагноз неизлечимой (терминальной) болезни.
Refers to substances/animals that contain poison; implies potential to harm or kill but not identical to 'deadly'.
Some mushrooms are poisonous.
Некоторые грибы ядовиты.
General word for something that can cause harm; less specific about fatal outcomes than 'deadly'.
Driving in the storm was dangerous.
Ехать во время шторма было опасно.
Refers to events with severe, large-scale destructive effects; not specifically 'causing death' but often implies serious loss.
The earthquake had catastrophic consequences for the region.
Землетрясение имело катастрофические последствия для региона.
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How to pronounce deadly and what this word means
deadly translation: смертельный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce deadly
/ˈdɛdli/
deadly translation
смертельный
deadly examples
A deadly tsunami hit the coast, causing many casualties.
deadly transcription
/ˈdɛdli/, /ˈdɛdli/
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deadly meaning: what does it mean?
causing death
deadly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
deadly is pronounced as /ˈdɛdli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
deadly 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 deadly part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, deadly (смертельный) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is deadly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, deadly (смертельный) 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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