основной
primary
main or most important
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основной with English translation
основной usage examples
Our primary task is to finish the report.
Наша основная задача — закончить отчёт.
Her primary concern is her family.
Её основная забота — семья.
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основной synonyms
What's the difference between основной / главный / первичный / первоначальный / важнейший
primary — main or most important
Our primary task is to finish the report.
Наша основная задача — закончить отчёт.
The most general and neutral word for “main, most important.”
The primary goal of the project is to reduce costs.
Основная цель проекта — снизить расходы.
Emphasizes highest importance or a leading role; often sounds a bit stronger than “основной.”
The primary reason for the delay is the weather.
Главная причина задержки — погода.
Means “first in time, original”; not always equal to “main” and is often used in technical or formal contexts.
A primary analysis of the data is being carried out.
Проводится первичный анализ данных.
Highlights the original, first version or state; usually means “initial” rather than “main.”
The original plan had to be changed.
Первоначальный план пришлось изменить.
A very strong word: “extremely important, one of the most important.” It sounds more emphatic than “основной.”
This is a primary issue for the whole company.
Это важнейший вопрос для всей компании.
Means “crucial, especially important for the result”; often suggests something indispensable.
The key factor in success is the team.
Ключевой фактор успеха — команда.
Literally “located in the center,” and figuratively “most important in a system, discussion, or idea.”
The central theme of the report is safety.
Центральная тема доклада — безопасность.
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How to pronounce основной and what this word means
основной translation: primary. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce основной
[ɐsnɐvˈnoj]
основной translation
primary
основной examples
Our primary task is to finish the report.
основной transcription
[ɐsnɐvˈnoj]
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основной meaning: what does it mean?
главный, самый важный
основной pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
основной is pronounced as [ɐsnɐvˈnoj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
основной definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Our primary task is to finish the report. Translation: Наша основная задача — закончить отчёт.
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