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adverb

в общем

anyway

Meaning of в общем

Русский

чтобы продолжить разговор или перейти к другой теме

English

used to continue or change a topic

anyway

Pronunciation

Russian
[v ˈobʲɕːɪm]

Traps and common mistakes

В общем or всё равно?

всё равно

всё равно = anyway meaning 'despite that'

Don't mix them up. Doing something despite a problem — всё равно; changing or closing a topic — в общем.

Шёл дождь, но мы всё равно пошли гулять.

It was raining, but we went for a walk anyway.

Ладно, в общем, мне пора.

Okay, anyway, I have to go.

в общем with English translation

в общем usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

В общем, мы можем начинать.

Anyway, we can start now.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

В общем, давай вернёмся к главному вопросу.

Anyway, let's get back to the main question.

в общем synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between в общем, в любом случае, впрочем, во всяком случае, and как бы то ни было

В
🇷🇺Russian
в любом случае

Also to close a topic: anyway, thanks.

A2very often
В
🇷🇺Russian
впрочем

More bookish; often «впрочем, неважно».

B1often

Advanced: broader words

В
🇷🇺Russian
во всяком случае

At any rate, at least.

B1often
К
🇷🇺Russian
как бы то ни было

Formal: be that as it may.

rare word

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в общем meaning: what does it mean?

used to continue or change a topic

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Anyway, we can start now. Translation: В общем, мы можем начинать.

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