Famine in Russian
Famine in Russian is Го́лод, го́лод — Famine means a severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
Famine in Russian
Го́лод
Pronounced: Golod
(mythology) The personification of famine, often depicted riding a black horse.
го́лод
Pronounced: golod
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
What does "Famine" mean?
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noun A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
"Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region."
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noun A severe shortage of something in general, not just food.
"The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers."
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Famine in a sentence
- Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region.
- Aid agencies rushed food supplies to the famine-hit province.
- The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers.
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What is "Famine" in Russian?
"Famine" in Russian is Го́лод, го́лод. Famine means: A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
How do you pronounce Го́лод?
"Famine" in Russian is Го́лод, pronounced "Golod".
How do you use "Famine" in a sentence?
Example: "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region." In Russian, "Famine" is Го́лод, го́лод.
Are there other ways to say "Famine" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "Famine": Го́лод, го́лод.
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