Katastrophe - translation, pronunciation and examples
disaster
serious destructive event
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Naturkatastrophe
schwere Katastrophe
Katastrophengebiet
Katastrophenhilfe
Katastrophenzone
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A strong failure or disastrous situation; often not a natural event, but any complete mess or setback.
A crisis, meaning a difficult and tense situation; it is more a problematic period than a single catastrophic event.
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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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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 examples
Das Erdbeben wurde zu einer Katastrophe.
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.
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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