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gist in Russian

gist in Russian is суть, смысл, су́щность — gist means the main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.

gist in Russian

суть
noun
Pronounced: sut
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
смысл
noun
Pronounced: smysl
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
су́щность
noun
Pronounced: sushchnost
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

What does "gist" mean?

  1. noun The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
    "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument."
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gist in a sentence

  • I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument.
  • Just give me the gist — I don't need all the details.

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What is "gist" in Russian?

"gist" in Russian is суть, смысл, су́щность. gist means: The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.

How do you pronounce суть?

"gist" in Russian is суть, pronounced "sut".

How do you use "gist" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument." In Russian, "gist" is суть, смысл, су́щность.

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

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "gist": суть, смысл, су́щность.

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