главный
prime
most important or best
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главный with English translation
главный usage examples
She gave the prime example in class.
Она привела главный пример на уроке.
This is the prime reason I came.
Это главная причина, по которой я пришёл.
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главный synonyms
What's the difference between главный / основной / первичный / важный / первостепенный
Most important; the main one, above the others.
Basic, fundamental; forming the basis for others.
First in order or origin; initial, original.
Having great significance; not necessarily the main one, but significant.
Of the highest priority; requiring immediate attention.
At the center of attention or structure; connecting the other elements.
Decisive for the result; without it, much will not work.
Leading, ranking first, guiding, or most prominent among others.
Something to be done first; urgent and priority-based.
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How to pronounce главный and what this word means
главный means prime. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce главный
[ˈɡlavnɨj]
главный translation
prime
главный examples
Das ist ein erstklassig gutes Angebot.
главный transcription
[ˈɡlavnɨj]
Questions about this word
главный meaning: what does it mean?
самый важный, лучший по качеству или положению
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?
Das ist ein erstklassig gutes Angebot. Translation: Это предложение первоклассное.
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