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Adjective · A2 · very common
главный
Translation of главный
main
Russian word in Latin letters: glavnyy
Meaning of главный
Russian
Самый важный из нескольких, например вход или причина.
English
most important or primary
Pronunciation
Russian · Male
[ˈɡɫavnɨj]
Russian · Female
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The main door is open.
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Главная дверь открыта.
My main concern is safety.
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Моя главная забота — безопасность.
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ведущий
Leading among others: a leading expert.
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главный meaning: what does it mean?
most important or primary
главный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
главный is pronounced as [ˈɡɫavnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
главный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The main door is open. Translation: Главная дверь открыта.
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