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sinai

/ˈsaɪ.naɪ/

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noun

/ˈsaɪ.naɪ/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее горную вершину на юге Синайского полуострова, где, как считается, Моисей получил Десять заповедей; также название пустыни и полуострова на северо-востоке Египта.

A proper noun referring to a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula, believed to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments; also the name of a desert and a peninsula in northeastern Egypt.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formal

    A mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula, believed to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

    ruГора Синай

    • Mount Sinai is a sacred site for many religious pilgrims.
    • The hike up Sinai is challenging but rewarding.
    • According to tradition, Moses ascended Sinai to receive the law.
  2. Desert regionB2formal

    A desert area located on the Sinai Peninsula in northeastern Egypt.

    ruПустынный регион

    • The Sinai desert is known for its harsh climate and stunning landscapes.
    • Bedouin tribes have lived in the Sinai desert for centuries.
    • Travelers often explore the Sinai desert for its unique beauty.
  3. B2formal

    A peninsula in northeastern Egypt, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

    ruСинай

    • The Sinai Peninsula connects Africa and Asia.
    • Sinai is a popular destination for diving and tourism.
    • The strategic location of Sinai has made it historically significant.
Forms
  • sinais plural form
  • sinais' possessive plural form
  • sinai's possessive singular form