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главный

prime

Meaning of главный

most important or best

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Russian[ˈɡlavnɨj]
prime
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главный with English translation

главный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She gave the prime example in class.

Она привела главный пример на уроке.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

This is the prime reason I came.

Это главная причина, по которой я пришёл.

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главный belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

главныйprime
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

главный synonyms

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What's the difference between главный / основной / первичный / важный / первостепенный

🇷🇺Russian
главный

prime — most important or best

C1Often

She gave the prime example in class.

Она привела главный пример на уроке.

Г
🇷🇺Russian
главный

Most important; the main one, above the others.

C1Very Often

The main reason was the lack of time.

Главная причина заключалась в нехватке времени.

О
🇷🇺Russian
основной

Basic, fundamental; forming the basis for others.

C1Very Often

The main task was to ensure safety.

Основной задачей было обеспечить безопасность.

П
🇷🇺Russian
первичный

First in order or origin; initial, original.

C1Often

The initial examination showed good results.

Первичное обследование показало хорошие результаты.

В
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важный

Having great significance; not necessarily the main one, but significant.

C1Very Often

This is an important step for the whole company.

Это важный шаг для всей компании.

П
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первостепенный

Of the highest priority; requiring immediate attention.

C1Often

Fire safety is a top-priority task.

Пожарная безопасность — первостепенная задача.

Ц
🇷🇺Russian
центральный

At the center of attention or structure; connecting the other elements.

C1Often

The central idea of the report was clear to everyone.

Центральная идея доклада была понятна всем.

К
🇷🇺Russian
ключевой

Decisive for the result; without it, much will not work.

C1Very Often

The key factor in success is the team.

Ключевой фактор успеха — команда.

В
🇷🇺Russian
ведущий

Leading, ranking first, guiding, or most prominent among others.

C1Often

He is a leading specialist in this field.

Он ведущий специалист в этой области.

П
🇷🇺Russian
первоочередной

Something to be done first; urgent and priority-based.

C1Often

The priority task was to find accommodation.

Первоочередной задачей было найти жильё.

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главный translation: prime. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce главный

[ˈɡlavnɨj]

главный translation

prime

главный examples

She gave the prime example in class.

главный transcription

[ˈɡlavnɨj]

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главный meaning: what does it mean?

самый важный, лучший по качеству или положению

главный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

главный is pronounced as [ˈɡlavnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

главный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She gave the prime example in class. Translation: Она привела главный пример на уроке.

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