главный
chief
most important or main
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главный with English translation
главный usage examples
She met the chief engineer.
Она встретилась с главным инженером.
The chief reason we left early was the rain.
Главная причина, по которой мы ушли рано, — дождь.
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главный synonyms
What's the difference between главный / главнейший / основной / ведущий / центральный
chief — most important or main
She met the chief engineer.
Она встретилась с главным инженером.
The most general and neutral option: 'main/primary, most important.'
The chief issue is the deadline.
Главный вопрос — сроки.
An intensified form: emphasizes that something is not just main, but the most important.
The chief task of the project is safety.
Главнейшая задача проекта — безопасность.
Closer to 'basic, principal, fundamental'; often highlights the basis or core part of something.
The chief principle of the company is quality.
Основной принцип компании — качество.
Means 'leading, front-ranking'; often refers to leadership or prominence, not only importance.
The chief specialist in the department prepared the report.
Ведущий специалист отдела подготовил отчёт.
Closer to 'central' in place, role, or importance within a system; often implies the core or center.
The chief problem of the discussion is funding.
Центральная проблема обсуждения — финансирование.
Emphasizes top priority and importance: something that must be considered first.
Safety is a chief concern.
Безопасность — первостепенная задача.
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How to pronounce главный and what this word means
главный translation: chief. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce главный
[ˈɡlavnɨj]
главный translation
chief
главный examples
She met the chief engineer.
главный transcription
[ˈɡlavnɨj]
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Questions about this word
главный meaning: what does it mean?
самый важный, основной
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?
She met the chief engineer. Translation: Она встретилась с главным инженером.
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