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katastrofe — meaning in English

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English meaning

catastrophe noun A sudden, large-scale disaster with severe consequences.
disaster noun A sudden event, natural or man-made, that causes serious damage, loss of life, or destruction.

Senses

katastrofe is used for these senses in English:

disaster An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
disaster An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

disaster — full definition

noun A sudden event, natural or man-made, that causes serious damage, loss of life, or destruction.
noun An event or situation that turns out very badly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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