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disaster in Swedish

disaster in Swedish is katastrof, olycka — disaster means a sudden event, natural or man-made, that causes serious damage, loss of life, or destruction.

disaster in Swedish

katastrof
noun
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
olycka
noun
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
katastrof
noun
An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

What does "disaster" mean?

  1. noun A sudden event, natural or man-made, that causes serious damage, loss of life, or destruction.
    "The earthquake was the worst natural disaster in the country's history."
  2. noun An event or situation that turns out very badly.
    "The dinner party was a complete disaster."
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disaster in a sentence

  • The earthquake was the worst natural disaster in the country's history.
  • Emergency crews were sent to the flood disaster zone.
  • The dinner party was a complete disaster.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "disaster" in Swedish?

"disaster" in Swedish is katastrof, olycka. disaster means: A sudden event, natural or man-made, that causes serious damage, loss of life, or destruction.

How do you use "disaster" in a sentence?

Example: "The earthquake was the worst natural disaster in the country's history." In Swedish, "disaster" is katastrof, olycka.

Are there other ways to say "disaster" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "disaster": katastrof, olycka.

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