Katastrophe
disaster
serious destructive event
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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 strong failure or disastrous situation; often not a natural event, but any complete mess or setback.
Das Konzert wurde wegen des Sturms zu einem Desaster.
Концерт из-за шторма превратился в полный провал.
A crisis, meaning a difficult and tense situation; it is more a problematic period than a single catastrophic event.
Die Firma steckt in einer schweren Krise.
Компания находится в тяжёлом кризисе.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce Katastrophe and what this word means
Katastrophe translation: disaster. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Katastrophe
[kataˈʃtʁoːfə]
Katastrophe translation
disaster
Katastrophe transcription
[kataˈʃtʁoːfə]
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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.
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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