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tsunami in Malay

tsunami

/(t)suːˈnɑːmi/

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tsunami in Malay: tsunami, semong. In English, tsunami means a very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).

Malay words for tsunami

large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean
tsunami, semong

English meaning of tsunami

  1. noun A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).
  2. noun A large and generally unstoppable surge.

Full definition of tsunami

tsunami in a sentence

  • A tsunami struck Japan recently.

Synonyms of tsunami

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Questions about tsunami in Malay

What is the meaning of tsunami in Malay?
Tsunami in Malay is tsunami, semong.
Apakah maksud tsunami dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tsunami: tsunami, semong.
What does tsunami mean in English?
Tsunami means a very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).

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