критический
critical
very important or serious
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критический with English translation
критический usage examples
This is a critical moment for the team.
Это критический момент для команды.
Her health is in a critical state.
Её здоровье в критическом состоянии.
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критический synonyms
What's the difference between критический / серьёзный / важный / опасный / решающий
critical — very important or serious
This is a critical moment for the team.
Это критический момент для команды.
The main equivalent; means very serious, crucial, or at a critical point.
The situation remains critical, and action is needed immediately.
Ситуация остаётся критической, и нужно срочно действовать.
Broader and milder; means serious or significant, but not necessarily extreme or life-threatening.
This is a serious problem, but it can still be solved.
Это серьёзная проблема, но её ещё можно решить.
Emphasizes importance or significance, without the sense of danger or urgency.
This is an important issue for the whole company.
Это важный вопрос для всей компании.
Means risky or threatening; focuses on danger rather than importance.
This is a dangerous stretch of road in winter.
Это опасный участок дороги зимой.
Something that determines the outcome; highlights a turning point or decisive action.
This was a decisive moment in the negotiations.
Это был решающий момент в переговорах.
Very important as the main or central element of a system, process, or solution.
The key factor for success is good preparation.
Ключевой фактор успеха — хорошая подготовка.
Having considerable significance; more about value or impact than urgency.
This is a significant result for the whole team.
Это значимый результат для всей команды.
Important because of principles, beliefs, or the core nature of the issue; often moral or ideological.
This is a matter of principle for me.
Для меня это принципиальный вопрос.
An intensified phrase that strongly stresses utmost importance, but sounds heavy and bookish.
This is an extremely important stage in the project's development.
Это чрезвычайно важный этап в развитии проекта.
Very strong meaning: indispensable for life, survival, or success.
Urgent help is vital for the patient.
Для пациента жизненно важна срочная помощь.
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How to pronounce критический and what this word means
критический translation: critical. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce критический
[krʲɪˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]
критический translation
critical
критический examples
This is a critical moment for the team.
критический transcription
[krʲɪˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]
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Questions about this word
критический meaning: what does it mean?
очень важный, решающий или крайне серьёзный
критический pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
критический is pronounced as [krʲɪˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
критический definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This is a critical moment for the team. Translation: Это критический момент для команды.
Is критический part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?
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