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mirage in Russian

mirage in Russian is мира́ж, ма́рево, фа́та морга́на — mirage means an optical illusion, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, caused by light bending through layers of heated air — commonly appearing as a shimmering pool of water.

mirage in Russian

мира́ж
noun
Pronounced: mirazh
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
ма́рево
noun
Pronounced: marevo
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
фа́та морга́на
noun
Pronounced: fata morgana
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
мираж
noun
Pronounced: mirazh
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

What does "mirage" mean?

  1. noun An optical illusion, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, caused by light bending through layers of heated air — commonly appearing as a shimmering pool of water.
    "The travelers chased what turned out to be nothing more than a mirage."
  2. noun Something that appears real or attainable but is actually an illusion.
    "His promise of easy riches turned out to be a mirage."
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mirage in a sentence

  • The travelers chased what turned out to be nothing more than a mirage.
  • From a distance, the heat created a shimmering mirage on the highway.
  • His promise of easy riches turned out to be a mirage.

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What is "mirage" in Russian?

"mirage" in Russian is мира́ж, ма́рево, фа́та морга́на. mirage means: An optical illusion, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, caused by light bending through layers of heated air — commonly appearing as a shimmering pool of water.

How do you pronounce мира́ж?

"mirage" in Russian is мира́ж, pronounced "mirazh".

How do you use "mirage" in a sentence?

Example: "The travelers chased what turned out to be nothing more than a mirage." In Russian, "mirage" is мира́ж, ма́рево, фа́та морга́на.

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

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "mirage": мира́ж, ма́рево, фа́та морга́на, мираж.

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