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cataract in Russian

cataract in Russian is катара́кта, катаракта, ли́вень — cataract means a large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.

cataract in Russian

катара́кта
noun
Pronounced: katarakta
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
катаракта
noun
Pronounced: katarakta
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
ли́вень
noun
Pronounced: liven
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
пото́п
noun
Pronounced: potop
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
проливно́й дождь
noun
Pronounced: prolivnoy dozhd
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.

What does "cataract" mean?

  1. noun A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
    "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year."
  2. noun A clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision, common in older age.
    "She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye."

cataract in a sentence

  • The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year.
  • She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye.
  • Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.

Common Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cataract" in Russian?

"cataract" in Russian is катара́кта, катаракта, ли́вень. cataract means: A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.

How do you pronounce катара́кта?

"cataract" in Russian is катара́кта, pronounced "katarakta".

How do you use "cataract" in a sentence?

Example: "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year." In Russian, "cataract" is катара́кта, катаракта, ли́вень.

Are there other ways to say "cataract" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "cataract": катара́кта, катаракта, ли́вень, пото́п, проливно́й дождь.

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