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главный

главный

Meaning of главный

самый важный, основной

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RU[ˈɡlavnɨj]
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главный with Russian translation

главный usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

The main door is open.

Главная дверь открыта.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

My main concern is safety.

Моя главная забота — безопасность.

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главный belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

главныйmain
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
сладкийsweet

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What does главный mean?

самый важный, основной

How do you pronounce главный?

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

How is главный used in a sentence?

The main door is open. Translation: Главная дверь открыта.

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