tsunami
A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the…A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).
» The tsunami alert has been canceled.
Meaning
2 sensesA very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).
A tsunami struck Japan recently.
Tsunami
цуна́миcunámi
цуна́міcunámi
a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
(figuratively)A large and generally unstoppable surge.
Examples
57 sentencesThe tsunami alert has been canceled.
Tom's house was destroyed by the tsunami.
ruДом Тома был разрушен цунами.
It looks like a tsunami hit here.
A tsunami is coming, so please be on the alert.
ruПриближается цунами, так что будьте осторожны.
deEin Tsunami nähert sich. Seien Sie also bitte auf der Hut!
Tsunamis occur very rarely.
ruЦунами случаются очень редко.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Japanese 津波 (tsunami), from 津 (tsu, “harbour”) + 波 (nami, “wave”).Borrowed from Japanese 津波 (tsunami), from 津 (tsu, “harbour”) + 波 (nami, “wave”).
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Forms
plural: tsunami / tsunamisSynonyms
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular