taiga
What is another word for taiga? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The vast belt of coniferous forest that stretches across the northern hemisphere, lying between the tundra to the north and grassy steppe to the south.
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How to use taiga
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
taiga forest
the Siberian taiga
boreal taiga
Etymology
From Russian тайга́ (tajgá), itself borrowed from a South Siberian Turkic or Yakut word for dense, hard-to-cross forest.
Full origin of taiga →Frequently asked questions
What does “taiga” mean?
The word “taiga” means the vast belt of coniferous forest that stretches across the northern hemisphere, lying between the tundra to the north and grassy steppe to the south. In plain terms, the huge stretch of evergreen forest found across the far north of places like Russia and Canada.
How do you pronounce “taiga”?
“Taiga” is pronounced TEYE-guh (/ˈtaɪɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “taiga” in a sentence?
Here is “taiga” used in a sentence: “Much of Siberia is covered by dense taiga forest.”
What part of speech is “taiga”?
“Taiga” is a noun.
Where does the word “taiga” come from?
The word “taiga” comes from Russian. From Russian тайга́ (tajgá), itself borrowed from a South Siberian Turkic or Yakut word for dense, hard-to-cross forest.
