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In simple words: A large ocean wave caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Tsunami in a sentence
- A tsunami early warning system was set up in Hawaii.
- The tsunami caused immeasurable damage.
How to use Tsunami
Use 'tsunami' to describe large waves resulting from seismic activity. It's appropriate in news reports and educational contexts, but less casual in everyday conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'tsu' as 'two' waves crashing on the shore!
Related words
Collocations with Tsunami
- tsunami warning
- tsunami disaster
- tsunami waves
- tsunami relief
Opposites of Tsunami
- calm
- tranquility
Common mistakes with Tsunami
- Confused with 'tidal wave', which is not the same.
- Mispronunciation, especially stressing the wrong syllables.
- Using it in contexts unrelated to water or waves.
Tsunami appears in
Tsunami in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تسونامي
موجة كبيرة في المحيط ناتجة عن زلازل أو انفجارات بركانية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সুনামি
ভূমিকম্প বা আগ্নেয়গিরির অগ্ন্যুৎপাতের কারণে সৃষ্ট একটি বিশাল সমুদ্রের ঢেউ।
- GermanDeutsch
Tsunami
Eine große Ozeanwelle, die durch Erdbeben oder Vulkanausbrüche verursacht wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Tsunami
Una gran ola oceánica causada por terremotos o erupciones volcánicas.
- Persianفارسی
تسونامی
موج بزرگی در اقیانوس که به خاطر زلزلهها یا فورانهای آتشفشانی ایجاد میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Tsunami
Une grosse vague de l'océan causée par des tremblements de terre ou des éruptions volcaniques.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सुनामी
भूकंप या ज्वालामुखी फटने से आने वाली एक बड़ी समुद्री लहर।
- ItalianItaliano
Tsunami
Un'onda oceanica gigante causata da terremoti o eruzioni vulcaniche.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tsunami
Uma grande onda no oceano causada por terramotos ou erupções vulcânicas.
- RussianРусский
Цунами
Большая океанская волна, вызванная землетрясениями или извержениями вулканов.
- Urduاردو
سونامی
زلزلے یا آتش فشاں کے پھٹنے سے پیدا ہونے والی سمندر کی ایک بڑی لہر۔
- Chinese中文
海啸
由地震或火山爆发引起的大型海浪。
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- WaveA2
a raised line of water that moves across the surface of the sea, ocean, etc.
- Surge
- Flood
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Frequently asked questions about Tsunami
What does Tsunami mean?
A large ocean wave caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
What is the definition of Tsunami?
an extremely large wave in the sea caused, for example, by an earthquake
How do you use Tsunami in a sentence?
A tsunami early warning system was set up in Hawaii.
Can you give another example of Tsunami?
The tsunami caused immeasurable damage.
What are synonyms for Tsunami?
Common alternatives include wave, surge, flood, inundation.
What is the opposite of Tsunami?
Opposite meanings include calm, tranquility.
What words go with Tsunami?
It commonly pairs with tsunami warning, tsunami disaster, tsunami waves, tsunami relief.
What are common mistakes when using Tsunami?
Confused with 'tidal wave', which is not the same. Mispronunciation, especially stressing the wrong syllables. Using it in contexts unrelated to water or waves.
How do you pronounce Tsunami?
US: /["/tsuːˈnɑːmi/"]/, UK: /["/tsuːˈnɑːmi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tsunami?
Use 'tsunami' to describe large waves resulting from seismic activity. It's appropriate in news reports and educational contexts, but less casual in everyday conversations.
What CEFR level is Tsunami?
"Tsunami" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.