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главный

main

Meaning of главный

most important or primary

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Russian[ˈɡlavnɨj]
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главный with English translation

главный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The main door is open.

Главная дверь открыта.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

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
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

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главный translation: main. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce главный

[ˈɡlavnɨj]

главный translation

main

главный examples

The main door is open.

главный transcription

[ˈɡlavnɨj]

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главный meaning: what does it mean?

самый важный, основной

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

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

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

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