eclipse in Russian
eclipse in Russian is затме́ние, затмение, затмевать — eclipse means an event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
eclipse in Russian
затме́ние
Pronounced: zatmeniye
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
затмение
Pronounced: zatmeniye
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
затмевать
Pronounced: zatmevat
(transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
What does "eclipse" mean?
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noun An event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
"Millions gathered to watch the total solar eclipse in 2017."
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verb To overshadow something, making it seem less important or noticeable by comparison.
"Her earlier achievements were eclipsed by the scandal that followed."
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eclipse in a sentence
- Millions gathered to watch the total solar eclipse in 2017.
- A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow falls across the Moon.
- Her earlier achievements were eclipsed by the scandal that followed.
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What is "eclipse" in Russian?
"eclipse" in Russian is затме́ние, затмение, затмевать. eclipse means: An event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
How do you pronounce затме́ние?
"eclipse" in Russian is затме́ние, pronounced "zatmeniye".
How do you use "eclipse" in a sentence?
Example: "Millions gathered to watch the total solar eclipse in 2017." In Russian, "eclipse" is затме́ние, затмение, затмевать.
Are there other ways to say "eclipse" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "eclipse": затме́ние, затмение, затмевать.
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