disaster
disaster
Meaning of disaster
serious destructive event
schweres, zerstörerisches Ereignis mit großen Schäden und Opfern

Pronunciation
disaster with German translation
disaster usage examples
The earthquake turned into a disaster.
Das Erdbeben wurde zu einer Katastrophe.
The disaster destroyed many houses.
Die Katastrophe zerstörte viele Häuser.
disaster synonyms
What's the difference between disaster, catastrophe, and calamity
stronger and more formal
ENThe earthquake was a catastrophe for the region.
literary word for a disaster
ENThe drought was a calamity for farmers.
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What does disaster mean?
serious destructive event
How do you pronounce disaster?
disaster is pronounced [dɪˈzɑːstə].
How is disaster used in a sentence?
Das Erdbeben wurde zu einer Katastrophe. Translation: The earthquake turned into a disaster.
Is disaster part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, disaster can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is disaster part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, disaster 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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