No. 4,899 in Russian
катастрофы
"Катастрофы" means "catastrophes" or "disasters" in English.
In a sentence
Климатические катастрофы становятся все более частыми.
Climatic disasters are becoming more frequent.
Here, 'катастрофы' (disasters) is used in a general sense referring to severe natural events.
Экономические катастрофы могут порождать серьезные социальные проблемы.
Economic disasters can lead to serious social problems.
Here, 'катастрофы' (disasters) refers to large-scale economic collapses.
Стихийные катастрофы, такие как землетрясения, затрудняют жизнь миллионов людей.
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, make life difficult for millions of people.
Here, 'катастрофы' (disasters) emphasizes the natural origin of the events described.
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