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vortex in Russian

vortex in Russian is вихрь, водоворо́т, воро́нка — vortex means a spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.

vortex in Russian

вихрь
noun
Pronounced: vikhr
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
водоворо́т
noun
Pronounced: vodovorot
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
воро́нка
noun
Pronounced: voronka
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.

What does "vortex" mean?

  1. noun A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
    "Water spiraled down the drain in a tight little vortex."
  2. noun A situation of intense, chaotic activity that seems to draw everything nearby into it.
    "The scandal became a media vortex, sucking in one public figure after another."

vortex in a sentence

  • Water spiraled down the drain in a tight little vortex.
  • The tornado formed a violent vortex that tore through the fields.
  • The scandal became a media vortex, sucking in one public figure after another.
  • She felt trapped in a vortex of deadlines and meetings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vortex" in Russian?

"vortex" in Russian is вихрь, водоворо́т, воро́нка. vortex means: A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.

How do you pronounce вихрь?

"vortex" in Russian is вихрь, pronounced "vikhr".

How do you use "vortex" in a sentence?

Example: "Water spiraled down the drain in a tight little vortex." In Russian, "vortex" is вихрь, водоворо́т, воро́нка.

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

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "vortex": вихрь, водоворо́т, воро́нка.

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