tsunami
intermediateB2/tsuːˈnɑːmi/ · tsu-na-mi
A series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Meanings
A series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
سمندر میں طوفانی لہروں کا ایک سلسلہ جو بڑے پیمانے پر خلل جیسے زلزلے یا آتش فشانی پھٹنے کی وجہ سے پیدا ہوتا ہے۔
سمندری طوفان
samandari toofan
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Common Collocations
- tsunami warning
- tsunami disaster
- tsunami evacuation
Example Sentences
The tsunami caused massive destruction along the coast.
سمندری طوفان نے ساحل کے ساتھ بڑے پیمانے پر تباہی مچائی۔
Samandari toofan ne sahil ke saath bade paimane par tabahi machayi.
After the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued.
زلزلے کے بعد سمندری طوفان کی وارننگ جاری کی گئی۔
Zalzalay ke baad samandari toofan ki warning jari ki gayi.
The scientists studied the tsunami's impact on marine life.
سائنسدانوں نے سمندری طوفان کے سمندری حیات پر اثرات کا مطالعہ کیا۔
Sciencdaon ne samandari toofan ke samandari hayat par asraat ka mutala kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'tsunami' by thinking of 'tsu' as a 'huge wave' and 'nami' as 'ocean'.
Picture a massive wave rushing towards the shore, causing chaos.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Japanese "津波" — harbor wave
First known use: 19th century
The term 'tsunami' comes from the Japanese words 'tsu' meaning harbor and 'nami' meaning wave. The word was adopted into English in the late 19th century.