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optional with Russian translation
optional usage examples
Искусство — необязательный учебный предмет в нашей школе.
Art is an optional subject in our school.
Во втором году вы можете выбрать необязательные модули.
You can choose optional modules in the second year.
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optional belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
optional synonyms
What's the difference between optional / voluntary / elective / discretionary / recommended
The basic term indicating something is not required; neutral and general.
Participation in the workshop is optional.
Участие в семинаре необязательно.
Emphasizes that an action is undertaken by choice or willingness, not merely that it is not required.
Voluntary contributions helped fund the event.
Добровольные взносы помогли профинансировать мероприятие.
Usually used for options you can choose, especially courses or offices (e.g., elective course); context-specific rather than general.
You can take an elective course in modern languages.
Вы можете выбрать факультативный курс по современным языкам.
Focuses on choices made at someone's discretion or judgement; often used in legal, financial or managerial contexts rather than general optionality.
The board has discretionary authority to allocate the funds.
Совет директоров имеет право по собственному усмотрению распределять средства.
Suggests something is advised or preferred; not obligatory, but carries an endorsement that may influence action.
It is recommended to back up your files regularly.
Рекомендуется регулярно архивировать файлы.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce optional and what this word means
optional translation: необязательный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce optional
/ˈɒpʃənəl/
optional translation
необязательный
optional examples
Art is an optional subject in our school.
optional transcription
/ˈɒpʃənəl/, /ˈɑpʃənəl/
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optional is pronounced as /ˈɒpʃənəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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Art is an optional subject in our school. Translation: Искусство — необязательный учебный предмет в нашей школе.
Is optional part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, optional (необязательный) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is optional part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, optional (необязательный) 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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