Katastrophe
disaster
serious destructive event
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Katastrophe with Russian translation
Katastrophe usage examples
Землетрясение стало стихийным бедствием.
Das Erdbeben wurde zu einer Katastrophe.
Стихийное бедствие разрушило много домов.
Die Katastrophe zerstörte viele Häuser.
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Katastrophe belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Katastrophe synonyms
What's the difference between Katastrophe / Krise
A crisis, meaning a difficult and tense situation; it is more a problematic period than a single catastrophic event.
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How to pronounce Katastrophe and what this word means
Katastrophe means disaster. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Katastrophe
[kataˈʃtʁoːfə]
Katastrophe translation
disaster
Katastrophe examples
Das Erdbeben wurde zu einer Katastrophe.
Katastrophe transcription
[kataˈʃtʁoːfə]
Questions about this word
Katastrophe meaning: what does it mean?
schweres, zerstörerisches Ereignis mit großen Schäden und Opfern
Katastrophe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Katastrophe is pronounced as [kataˈʃtʁoːfə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Katastrophe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Erdbeben wurde zu einer Katastrophe. Translation: Землетрясение стало стихийным бедствием.
Is Katastrophe part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, Katastrophe (disaster) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Katastrophe part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, Katastrophe (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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