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желательный

Translation of желательный

desirable

Meaning of желательный

Russian

Такой, который хорошо бы иметь, хотя и не обязательно.

желательный

Transcription and pronunciation of желательный

жела́тельный

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ʐɨˈɫatʲɪlʲnɨj]
In Latin letters
zhelatelnyy

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Желательный or желанный?

желанный

желанный = longed-for, welcome

Don't mix them up. A welcome guest or long-awaited gift — желанный; a skill useful for a job — желательный.

Ты всегда желанный гость в нашем доме.

You are always a welcome guest in our home.

Опыт продаж для этой вакансии желателен.

Sales experience is desirable for this job.

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What's the difference between желательный and предпочтительный

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предпочтительный

Formal: preferred, better than other options.

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желательный belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does желательный mean?

that you would like to have or do; useful but not essential

How do you pronounce желательный?

желательный is pronounced [ʐɨˈɫatʲɪlʲnɨj], in Latin letters “zhelatelnyy”.

Is желательный part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, желательный (desirable) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is желательный part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, желательный (desirable) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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