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must-have

must-have

Meaning of must-have

very desirable item

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British English/ˈmʌstˌhæv/
American English/ˈmʌstˌhæv/
Russian transcription[əbʲɪˈzatʲelʲnəjə vʲeɕː]
must-have
must-have - обязательная вещь
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must-have with Russian translation

must-have usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Шёлковый шарф — обязательная вещь в этом сезоне для многих покупателей.

A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она назвала эти ботинки обязательной вещью для прогулок по городу.

She called the ankle boots a must-have for city walks.

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must-have belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

must-haveобязательная вещь
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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What's the difference between must-have / key item / staple

🇬🇧English
must-have

обязательная вещь — very desirable item

B1Often

A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers.

Шёлковый шарф — обязательная вещь в этом сезоне для многих покупателей.

K
🇬🇧English
key item

Emphasizes an item's importance within a look or collection; more descriptive and slightly less emotive than 'must-have'.

B1Often

A leather jacket is a key item in her autumn wardrobe.

Кожаная куртка — ключевая вещь в её осеннем гардеробе.

S
🇬🇧English
staple

Refers to a basic, regularly used item that forms the foundation of a wardrobe; implies timelessness and utility rather than trend-driven desire.

B1Very Often

A white T-shirt is a staple in anyone's closet.

Белая футболка — базовая вещь в шкафу любого человека.

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must-have translation: обязательная вещь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce must-have

/ˈmʌstˌhæv/

must-have translation

обязательная вещь

must-have examples

A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers.

must-have transcription

/ˈmʌstˌhæv/, /ˈmʌstˌhæv/

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must-have meaning: what does it mean?

very desirable item

must-have pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

must-have is pronounced as /ˈmʌstˌhæv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

must-have definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers. Translation: Шёлковый шарф — обязательная вещь в этом сезоне для многих покупателей.

Is must-have part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, must-have (обязательная вещь) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is must-have part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, must-have (обязательная вещь) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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