основной
fundamental
forming the base or most important part of something
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основной with English translation
основной usage examples
Safety is a fundamental rule here.
Безопасность — это основное правило здесь.
Reading is a fundamental skill for children.
Чтение — основной навык для детей.
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How to pronounce основной and what this word means
основной translation: fundamental. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce основной
[əsnɐvˈnoj]
основной translation
fundamental
основной examples
Safety is a fundamental rule here.
основной transcription
[əsnɐvˈnoj]
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основной meaning: what does it mean?
самый важный, лежащий в основе чего-то
основной pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
основной is pronounced as [əsnɐvˈnoj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
основной definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Safety is a fundamental rule here. Translation: Безопасность — это основное правило здесь.
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