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plague in Russian

plague in Russian is чума́, чума, мор — plague means a deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

plague in Russian

чума́
noun
Pronounced: chuma
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
чума
noun
Pronounced: chuma
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
мор
noun
Pronounced: mor
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
чума́
noun
Pronounced: chuma
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
пове́трие
noun
Pronounced: povetriye
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
эпиде́мия
noun
Pronounced: epidemiya
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
бе́дствие
noun
Pronounced: bedstviye
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
беда́
noun
Pronounced: beda
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
бич
noun
Pronounced: bich
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
казнь
noun
Pronounced: kazn
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
напа́сть
noun
Pronounced: napast
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
наше́ствие
noun
Pronounced: nashestviye
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.

What does "plague" mean?

  1. noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
    "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century."
  2. noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
    "A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest."
  3. verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
    "Injuries have plagued the team all season."
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plague in a sentence

  • The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century.
  • A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest.
  • Corruption has been a plague on the country's politics for decades.
  • Injuries have plagued the team all season.

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What is "plague" in Russian?

"plague" in Russian is чума́, чума, мор. plague means: A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

How do you pronounce чума́?

"plague" in Russian is чума́, pronounced "chuma".

How do you use "plague" in a sentence?

Example: "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century." In Russian, "plague" is чума́, чума, мор.

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

Yes — Russian has 11 translations listed for "plague": чума́, чума, мор, пове́трие, эпиде́мия, бе́дствие.

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