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."
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.
- It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year.
Similar words in Russian
Common Russian translations
Frequently asked questions
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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