Russian Word · Advanced
вспышка
outbreak
Pronunciation: FSPYSH-kah
Meaning
A sudden occurrence or increase of disease or another harmful event.
Example
Врачи быстро локализовали вспышку инфекции.
Doctors quickly contained the outbreak of infection.
Practice tips
- Practice вспышка out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian word is for advanced-level learners.