Бедствие
Pronunciation
BYED-stvee-yeh
Translation
bedstvie — disaster, calamity
Context & Examples
Наводнение стало настоящим бедствием для региона.
The flood became a real disaster for the region.
Он воспринял эту новость как личное бедствие.
He took this news as a personal calamity.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'бедствие' often implies a large-scale, severe misfortune affecting many people, like a natural disaster or war, and is used in formal or news contexts, not for minor personal troubles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Бедствие" mean in Russian?
"Бедствие" translates to "bedstvie — disaster, calamity" in English. It is pronounced as "BYED-stvee-yeh".
How do you pronounce "Бедствие"?
The pronunciation of "Бедствие" is: BYED-stvee-yeh
How to use "Бедствие" in a sentence?
Example: "Наводнение стало настоящим бедствием для региона." which translates to "The flood became a real disaster for the region.". Another example: "Он воспринял эту новость как личное бедствие." — "He took this news as a personal calamity.".
What is the cultural significance of "Бедствие" in Russia?
In Russian, 'бедствие' often implies a large-scale, severe misfortune affecting many people, like a natural disaster or war, and is used in formal or news contexts, not for minor personal troubles.