topan

/to.pan/

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noun

a strong tropical cyclone in the western Pacific

Same storm type as a hurricane, named by ocean basin.

Examples

  • Topan kuat mendekati pantai akhir pekan ini.

    A strong typhoon is approaching the coast this weekend.

  • Sekolah tutup lebih awal karena peringatan topan.

    Schools closed early because of the typhoon warning.

  • Topan itu membawa hujan lebat dan angin berbahaya.

    The typhoon brought heavy rain and dangerous winds.

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