sarcophagus in Russian
sarcophagus in Russian is саркофа́г, саркофаг — sarcophagus means a stone coffin, often elaborately carved or inscribed, used especially in ancient burial customs.
sarcophagus in Russian
саркофа́г
Pronounced: sarkofag
саркофаг
Pronounced: sarkofag
What does "sarcophagus" mean?
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noun A stone coffin, often elaborately carved or inscribed, used especially in ancient burial customs.
"The pharaoh's sarcophagus was covered in gold hieroglyphics."
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noun A protective structure of concrete and steel built to seal off a destroyed nuclear reactor, as at Chernobyl.
"A new steel sarcophagus now covers the damaged reactor at Chernobyl."
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sarcophagus in a sentence
- The pharaoh's sarcophagus was covered in gold hieroglyphics.
- Archaeologists uncovered a Roman sarcophagus beneath the vineyard.
- A new steel sarcophagus now covers the damaged reactor at Chernobyl.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sarcophagus" in Russian?
"sarcophagus" in Russian is саркофа́г, саркофаг. sarcophagus means: A stone coffin, often elaborately carved or inscribed, used especially in ancient burial customs.
How do you pronounce саркофа́г?
"sarcophagus" in Russian is саркофа́г, pronounced "sarkofag".
How do you use "sarcophagus" in a sentence?
Example: "The pharaoh's sarcophagus was covered in gold hieroglyphics." In Russian, "sarcophagus" is саркофа́г, саркофаг.
Are there other ways to say "sarcophagus" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "sarcophagus": саркофа́г, саркофаг.
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