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обязательный

mandatory

Meaning of обязательный

required

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Russian[əbʲɪˈzatʲelʲnɨj]
compulsory
обязательный - mandatory
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обязательный with English translation

обязательный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students.

Участие в итоговом проекте в конце года является обязательным для всех учащихся A-level.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Computer science is mandatory in several secondary schools this year.

В нескольких средних школах в этом году информатика является обязательным предметом.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Science is a compulsory subject for ninth graders at our school.

В нашей школе естествознание является обязательным предметом для девятиклассников.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Wearing a lab coat is compulsory during chemistry lessons.

На уроках химии ношение лабораторного халата является обязательным.

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обязательныйcompulsory
ребёнокchild
студентstudent
экзаменexam
домашняя работаhomework
оценкаgrade
онлайнonline

обязательный synonyms

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What's the difference between обязательный / требуемый / необходимый / предписанный

🇷🇺Russian
обязательный

required by rule, law, or agreement; leaves no choice

B2Very Often

Filling out the form is compulsory for all participants.

Заполнение анкеты является обязательным для всех участников.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
требуемый

specified as necessary in a list or instruction; formally requested

B2Often

Please attach all required documents.

Пожалуйста, приложите все требуемые документы.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
необходимый

needed or indispensable; something you cannot do without

B2Very Often

Sterile instruments are necessary for the operation.

Для операции необходимы стерильные инструменты.

П
🇷🇺Russian
предписанный

established or ordered by prescription, instruction, or an authority

B2Rarely

The patient follows the prescribed treatment regimen.

Пациент соблюдает предписанный режим лечения.

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How to pronounce обязательный and what this word means

обязательный translation: mandatory. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce обязательный

[əbʲɪˈzatʲelʲnɨj]

обязательный translation

mandatory

обязательный examples

Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students.

обязательный transcription

[əbʲɪˈzatʲelʲnɨj]

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обязательный meaning: what does it mean?

требуется по закону или установленным правилам

обязательный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students. Translation: Участие в итоговом проекте в конце года является обязательным для всех учащихся A-level.

Is обязательный part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, обязательный (compulsory) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is обязательный part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, обязательный (compulsory) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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