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What Does Disasters Mean?

Verb

  • To disaster means to cause a lot of trouble or problems, but this use is less common.

Noun

  • A disaster is a very bad event that causes a lot of damage or harm, like a big storm or an earthquake.
  • Disasters can also mean accidents or situations that go very wrong, like a fire or a flood.

Disasters — Full Explanation

Disasters are events that cause a lot of damage or trouble, like earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes. They can make it hard for people to live safely.

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Disasters Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
आपदाएँ (Aapdaen)

aapdaen

आपदा (Aapda)

aapda

दुर्घटना (Durghatna)

durghatna

kannada
ವಿನಾಶಗಳು

VināśagaLu

ಕಷ್ಟಗಳು

KaṣṭagaLu

ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಗಳು

ParisthitigaLu

bengali
দুর্যোগ (Duryog)

Duryog

দুর্যোগ (Duryog)

Duryog

বিপদ (Bipod)

Bipod

spanish
desastres en español

desastres

gran desastre en español

gran desastre

desastre pequeño en español

desastre pequeño

Frequently Asked Questions About Disasters

What does 'disasters' mean?
Disasters are very bad events that can cause a lot of damage or harm, like earthquakes, floods, or fires.
How do you pronounce 'disasters'?
You say 'disasters' like this: dih-zas-ters.
What is the origin of the word 'disasters'?
The word 'disasters' comes from the Latin word 'disastro', which means 'ill-starred' or 'bad star', because people used to think that bad events were caused by the stars.
What is the meaning of 'disasters' in Hindi?
The word 'disasters' in Hindi is 'आपदाएँ' (Āpadāeṅ).