в целом
overall
used to say what is true in general
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в целом with English translation
в целом usage examples
The room was noisy, but overall it was comfortable.
В комнате было шумно, но в целом там было удобно.
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в целом synonyms
What's the difference between в целом / в общем / вообще / в основном / по большому счету
The closest match: refers to the overall result or general assessment without details.
Similar to “overall,” but more conversational and often used to summarize speech briefly.
Broader in meaning: can mean “in general,” “usually,” or “as a rule,” but does not always match overall.
Emphasizes that something is true for the most part, but not completely.
An informal generalization with the nuance of “if you don’t go into details” or “looking at the bigger picture.”
Means “in total” or “altogether”; it refers to a numerical sum, not a general assessment.
An intensified version of “overall”; sounds more literary and emphasizes a summed-up conclusion.
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How to pronounce в целом and what this word means
в целом means overall. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce в целом
[f ˈtsɛləm]
в целом translation
overall
в целом examples
Insgesamt war der Ausflug sehr schön.
в целом transcription
[f ˈtsɛləm]
Questions about this word
в целом meaning: what does it mean?
если говорить в общем, без деталей
в целом pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
в целом is pronounced as [f ˈtsɛləm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
в целом definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Insgesamt war der Ausflug sehr schön. Translation: В целом поездка была очень хорошей.
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