Сильный - translation, pronunciation and examples
severe
very serious
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When to use сильный
сильная непогода
сильный шторм
сильная засуха
сильный холод
сильная жара
сильный usage examples
Severe storms damaged roofs and power lines in the town.
Сильные штормы повредили крыши и линии электропередач в городе.
Farmers suffered severe crop losses during the long drought.
Фермеры понесли сильные убытки урожая во время долгой засухи.
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severe — very serious
important, causing concern or requiring attention
causing difficulty or suffering; serious in consequences
critical, requiring immediate attention; dangerous for the outcome
extraordinary, beyond the usual, requiring urgent measures
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What's the difference between сильный / серьёзный / тяжёлый / критический / чрезвычайный / суровый
severe — very serious
Der Unfall hatte schwerwiegende Folgen.
У аварии были серьёзные последствия.
He has a severe illness.
У него серьёзная болезнь.
It was a severe trial for the family.
Это было тяжёлое испытание для семьи.
The patient is in a critical condition.
Пациент находится в критическом состоянии.
extraordinary, beyond the usual, requiring urgent measures
A state of emergency was declared.
Введено чрезвычайное положение.
harsh, uncompromising; severe conditions or strict demands
A severe winter destroyed the crops.
Суровая зима уничтожила урожай.
rigid, uncompromising, causing hardship
The authorities imposed severe measures.
Власть ввела жёсткие меры.
They have strict rules of conduct.
У них строгие правила поведения.
extremely destructive; having consequences on a catastrophic scale
The earthquake had catastrophic consequences.
Катастрофические последствия землетрясения ощущались годами.
completely devastating, leaving ruin and emptiness
The devastating fire destroyed the quarter.
Опустошительный пожар уничтожил квартал.
sudden, sharp in character (sharp deterioration, abrupt change)
There was a sharp deterioration in the weather.
Произошло резкое ухудшение погоды.
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сильный translation: severe. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сильный
[ˈsʲilnɨj]
сильный translation
severe
сильный examples
Der Unfall hatte schwerwiegende Folgen.
сильный transcription
[ˈsʲilnɨj]
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сильный meaning: what does it mean?
очень серьёзный по масштабу или последствиям
сильный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сильный is pronounced as [ˈsʲilnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сильный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Unfall hatte schwerwiegende Folgen. Translation: У аварии были серьёзные последствия.
Is сильный part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
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Is сильный part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
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