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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
proper noun
Pronounced: Golod
(mythology) The personification of famine, often depicted riding a black horse.
го́лод
noun
Pronounced: golod
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

What does "Famine" mean?

  1. noun A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
    "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region."
  2. 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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