No. 10,120 in Russian
бедствия
Disasters or calamities.
In a sentence
Природные бедствия, такие как землетрясения и наводнения, причиняют огромный ущерб.
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, cause enormous damage.
The word 'бедствия' is used in its plural form to denote calamities or disasters specifically of natural origin.
Семья оказалась в центре финансового бедствия после потери работы.
The family found themselves in the midst of a financial catastrophe after losing their job.
Here, 'бедствия' refers to a severe financial crisis affecting an individual or family.
Местная организация помогает людям, пострадавшим от различных бедствий.
The local organization helps people affected by various calamities.
In this sentence, 'бедствия' is generalized to include all forms of major adversities or disasters, whether natural or societal.
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