главный
chief
most important or main
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главный with English translation
главный usage examples
She met the chief engineer.
Она встретилась с главным инженером.
The chief reason we left early was the rain.
Главная причина, по которой мы ушли рано, — дождь.
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главный synonyms
What's the difference between главный / главнейший / основной / ведущий / центральный
The most general and neutral option: 'main/primary, most important.'
An intensified form: emphasizes that something is not just main, but the most important.
Closer to 'basic, principal, fundamental'; often highlights the basis or core part of something.
Means 'leading, front-ranking'; often refers to leadership or prominence, not only importance.
Closer to 'central' in place, role, or importance within a system; often implies the core or center.
Emphasizes top priority and importance: something that must be considered first.
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How to pronounce главный and what this word means
главный means chief. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce главный
[ˈɡlavnɨj]
главный translation
chief
главный examples
Mein chief Grund ist die Familie.
главный transcription
[ˈɡlavnɨj]
Questions about this word
главный meaning: what does it mean?
самый важный, основной
главный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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?
Mein chief Grund ist die Familie. Translation: Моя главная причина — семья.
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