основной
Translation of основной
primary
Russian word in Latin letters: osnovnoy
Meaning of основной
важнее всего остального и стоит на первом месте, например цель или задача
main or most important
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Основной or первичный?
первичный
первичный = first in order or time
Don't say «первичная задача». Most important — основная задача; first in order — первичный осмотр.
Врач провёл первичный осмотр.
The doctor did an initial examination.
Наша основная цель — победа.
Our primary goal is victory.
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Our primary task is to finish the report.
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Наша основная задача — закончить отчёт.
Her primary concern is her family.
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Её основная забота — семья.
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What's the difference between основной, главный, and ключевой
Very close; a bit stronger.
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What does основной mean?
main or most important
How do you pronounce основной?
основной is pronounced [ɐsnɐvˈnoj], in Latin letters “osnovnoy”.
How is основной used in a sentence?
Our primary task is to finish the report. Translation: Наша основная задача — закончить отчёт.
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