Sos

Translation of "sos" into Russian

Noun

SOS

SOS

soses pl

SOSes pl

сигнал бедствия

The ship sent out a distress signal when it started sinking.

Корабль отправил сигнал бедствия, когда начал тонуть.

The sound of the SOS siren could be heard throughout the city.

Звук сирены SOS был слышен по всему городу.

Additional translations

сигнальный знак

аварийный сигнал

Noun

A distress signal in Morse code, used internationally, especially by ships and aircraft.

The ship sent out an SOS when it started taking on water.

A call or request for help or assistance.

The charity sent out an SOS for more donations to aid the flood victims.

Verb

To send an SOS signal or a desperate call for help.

The captain SOSed for assistance when the engine failed.

Adjective

Relating to or intended for emergency aid or signalling.

The hikers carried an SOS beacon in case they got lost.

Interjection

Used as a cry for help or an urgent appeal in a crisis.

“SOS! We’re stranded on the reef!”