essential in Russian

essential in Russian is необходи́мый, ва́жный, суще́ственный — essential means absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.

essential in Russian

необходи́мый

adj

Pronounced: neobkhodimyy

Necessary.

ва́жный

adj

Pronounced: vazhnyy

Very important; of high importance.

суще́ственный

adj

Pronounced: sushchestvennyy

Very important; of high importance.

ба́зовый

adj

Pronounced: bazovyy

Being in the basic form; showing its essence.

основно́й

adj

Pronounced: osnovnoy

Being in the basic form; showing its essence.

фундамента́льный

adj

Pronounced: fundamentalnyy

Being in the basic form; showing its essence.

What does "essential" mean?

adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
"Clean water is essential for survival."
noun A basic item or ingredient that is necessary.
"She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

essential in a sentence

Clean water is essential for survival.
A good night's sleep is essential before an exam.
She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip.
Bread and milk are the essentials in our kitchen.

Similar words in Russian

fundamental key necessary necessity requirement requisite substantive

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "essential" in Russian?

"essential" in Russian is необходи́мый, ва́жный, суще́ственный. essential means: Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.

How do you pronounce необходи́мый?

"essential" in Russian is необходи́мый, pronounced "neobkhodimyy".

How do you use "essential" in a sentence?

Example: "Clean water is essential for survival." In Russian, "essential" is необходи́мый, ва́жный, суще́ственный.

Are there other ways to say "essential" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "essential": необходи́мый, ва́жный, суще́ственный, ба́зовый, основно́й, фундамента́льный.

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