Typhon Meaning in English
word
taɪˈfoʊn
ty-FOHN
taɪˈfəʊn
ty-FOHN
Definición
A typhon is a very powerful tropical storm, similar to a hurricane, especially occurring in the western Pacific Ocean.
Uso & Matices
'Typhon' is the less common spelling; the standard form is 'typhoon'. Used in scientific and news contexts about storms in East and Southeast Asia. Not to be confused with 'hurricane' (Atlantic/Caribbean) or 'cyclone' (Indian Ocean).
Spanish: tifónPortuguese (BR): tufãoPortuguese (PT): tufãoChinese (Simplified): 台风Chinese (Traditional): 颱風Hindi: तूफ़ान (समुद्री चक्रवात)Arabic: إعصار (مداري/تيفون)Bengali: ঘূর্ণিঝড় (টিফুন)Russian: тайфунJapanese: 台風Vietnamese: bão (xoáy nhiệt đới mạnh ở Tây Thái Bình Dương)Korean: 태풍Turkish: tayfunUrdu: طوفان (ٹائیفون)Indonesian: topan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
A typhon hit the city last night.
basic
The news warned about an approaching typhon.
basic
A typhon can cause heavy rain and strong winds.
basic
Schools were closed because a typhon was coming.
natural
Have you ever experienced a typhon before?
natural
The power was out all night after the typhon passed.
natural