начальный
initial
happening at the beginning
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начальный with English translation
начальный usage examples
His initial answer was a guess.
Его начальный ответ был догадкой.
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начальный synonyms
What's the difference between начальный / первоначальный / первичный / стартовый / первый
The most direct and general equivalent: relating to the beginning.
Emphasizes that something existed at the very beginning, before changes or revisions.
Often means primary, basic, or principal; common in technical and formal usage.
Connected with the start of a process, competition, or work; more practical and slightly colloquial.
Usually indicates order or sequence: the one that comes before others, not just something at the beginning.
Emphasizes the original starting point or state from which something begins.
Not a single-word synonym, but a fixed phrase meaning the first stage of a process.
Means preliminary, prior to the main stage, or temporary; not always exactly “at the beginning.”
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How to pronounce начальный and what this word means
начальный means initial. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce начальный
[nɐˈt͡ɕalʲnɨj]
начальный translation
initial
начальный examples
Die anfängliche Angst war schnell weg.
начальный transcription
[nɐˈt͡ɕalʲnɨj]
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начальный meaning: what does it mean?
происходящий в самом начале
начальный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
начальный is pronounced as [nɐˈt͡ɕalʲnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
начальный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die anfängliche Angst war schnell weg. Translation: Первоначальный страх быстро прошёл.
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