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сильный ливень

downpour

Meaning of сильный ливень

very heavy rain

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Russian[ˈsʲilʲnɨj ˈlʲivʲenʲ]
downpour
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сильный ливень with English translation

сильный ливень usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A sudden downpour forced us to run for shelter.

Внезапный сильный ливень заставил нас бежать, чтобы укрыться.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The downpour lasted only twenty minutes but flooded the street.

Сильный ливень длился всего двадцать минут, но затопил улицу.

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сильный ливень belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

сильный ливеньdownpour
времена годаseasons of the year
веснаspring
зимаwinter
начинатьсяbegin
заканчиватьсяend
температураtemperature

сильный ливень synonyms

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What's the difference between сильный ливень / ливень / проливной дождь / сильный дождь / ливневый дождь

🇷🇺Russian
сильный ливень

literal repeat — emphasizes very high intensity of rain

B1Often

There was a heavy downpour last night; the streets were flooded.

Вчера вечером был сильный ливень, улицы залило.

🇷🇺Russian

general word for a heavy, often short-lasting rain

B1Very Often

We got caught in a downpour on the way to work.

Утром поймали ливень по пути на работу.

П
🇷🇺Russian
проливной дождь

emphasizes intensity and abundance of precipitation, synonymous with downpour

B1Often

An intense downpour began after lunch, so we had to take shelter under a canopy.

После обеда начался проливной дождь, и пришлось спрятаться под навесом.

🇷🇺Russian

descriptive phrase — emphasizes strength, not necessarily short duration

B1Often

There was heavy rain in the yard, so we postponed our walk.

Во дворе шел сильный дождь, и мы отложили прогулку.

Л
🇷🇺Russian
ливневый дождь

sometimes used synonymously with downpour; in technical contexts relates to stormwater runoff

B1Rarely

After the stormy rain, the drainage ditches quickly filled up.

После ливневого дождя специальные канавы быстро заполнились.

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How to pronounce сильный ливень and what this word means

сильный ливень translation: downpour. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce сильный ливень

[ˈsʲilʲnɨj ˈlʲivʲenʲ]

сильный ливень translation

downpour

сильный ливень examples

A sudden downpour forced us to run for shelter.

сильный ливень transcription

[ˈsʲilʲnɨj ˈlʲivʲenʲ]

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сильный ливень meaning: what does it mean?

кратковременный, очень сильный и интенсивный дождь

сильный ливень pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

сильный ливень is pronounced as [ˈsʲilʲnɨj ˈlʲivʲenʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

сильный ливень definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A sudden downpour forced us to run for shelter. Translation: Внезапный сильный ливень заставил нас бежать, чтобы укрыться.

Is сильный ливень part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, сильный ливень (downpour) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is сильный ливень part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, сильный ливень (downpour) 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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