noun
trzęsienie ziemi
/tʂɛ̃ˈɕɛɲɛ ˈʑɛmʲi/· rzeczownikDefinition
A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the Earth's crust.
Examples
The city was devastated by a powerful earthquake.
Miasto zostało zniszczone przez potężne trzęsienie ziemi.
Small earthquakes are common in that region.
Małe trzęsienia ziemi są powszechne w tym regionie.
Collocations
powerful earthquakemajor earthquakeearthquake victim
Word forms
earthquakesplural
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