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кризис — meaning in English

krizis

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English meaning

crisis noun A time of intense difficulty, danger, or instability that demands urgent action.

Senses

кризис is used for these senses in English:

crisis A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
crisis (medicine) A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.

crisis — full definition

noun A time of intense difficulty, danger, or instability that demands urgent action.
noun A turning point in a disease or difficult situation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

перело́м поворо́тный пункт криз