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Yenisey River

Yenisey River

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A large river in Siberia that flows north into the Kara Sea
  • proper noun
: río Yenisey
  • The Yenisey River is one of the longest rivers in the world.

Examples

  • Several towns along the Yenisey River rely on its waters for transportation and fishing.

  • The Yenisey River freezes over each winter, creating breathtaking icy landscapes.

  • Explorers have long been fascinated by the length and power of the Yenisey River.

  • Many tourists visit the Yenisey River for its stunning scenery.

  • The Yenisey River flows for over 5,500 kilometers through Siberia, making it a vital waterway in Russia.

  • Fishing communities thrive along the banks of the Yenisey River, where a variety of fish species are abundant.

  • During the summer months, families often take boat trips along the Yenisey River to enjoy the scenic beauty.

Synonyms

Yenisey
vsYenisey River
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A large river in Siberia that flows north into the Kara Sea

is identical in meaning but shown with a different English spelling
Yenisei
vsYenisey River
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A very long river in Siberia that flows north to the Kara Sea

is the same river name rendered in a different transliteration
Yenisei River
vsYenisey River
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A major Siberian river that starts near Mongolia and flows north into the Kara Sea

is identical in meaning but appears with a different common spelling

Surface Forms

Yenisey River main

Morphology

Yenisey + river

This is a straightforward proper-name + category construction: 'Yenisey' names the specific entity and 'river' denotes its type, so the overall meaning (the river called Yenisey) is directly derivable from the parts. Such naming patterns are cross-linguistically common and present no idiomatic or metaphorical shift, so a learner who knows the constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Yenisey River may come from an old local word Yenisey meaning 'big river'. That's why the name fits this long, powerful river in Siberia.