general in Russian
general in Russian is о́бщий, всео́бщий, генера́льный — general means applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
general in Russian
о́бщий
Pronounced: obshchiy
всео́бщий
Pronounced: vseobshchiy
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
генера́льный
Pronounced: generalnyy
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
о́бщий
Pronounced: obshchiy
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
военача́льник
Pronounced: voyenachalnik
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
генера́л
Pronounced: general
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
полково́дец
Pronounced: polkovodets
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
генерал
Pronounced: general
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
What does "general" mean?
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adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
"The report gives a general overview of the company's finances."
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adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
"He only gave a general description of the suspect."
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adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
"It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year."
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noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.
"The general ordered the troops to retreat."
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general in a sentence
- The report gives a general overview of the company's finances.
- There was general agreement that the plan needed more funding.
- He only gave a general description of the suspect.
- Can you give me a general idea of how long the journey takes?
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What is "general" in Russian?
"general" in Russian is о́бщий, всео́бщий, генера́льный. general means: Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
How do you pronounce о́бщий?
"general" in Russian is о́бщий, pronounced "obshchiy".
How do you use "general" in a sentence?
Example: "The report gives a general overview of the company's finances." In Russian, "general" is о́бщий, всео́бщий, генера́льный.
Are there other ways to say "general" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "general": о́бщий, всео́бщий, генера́льный, военача́льник, генера́л, полково́дец.
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