Генеральный
Pronunciation
gyeh-neh-RAHL-ny
Translation
generalny — general (adjective, formal)
Context & Examples
Генеральный директор компании ушёл в отставку.
The company's general director resigned.
Мы утвердили генеральный план развития города.
We approved the general city development plan.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'генеральный' is used in formal titles and documents (e.g., генеральный директор, генеральный план) to denote high-level authority or overall scope, similar to 'general' in English but not used in casual speech—there 'общий' is preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Генеральный" mean in Russian?
"Генеральный" translates to "generalny — general (adjective, formal)" in English. It is pronounced as "gyeh-neh-RAHL-ny".
How do you pronounce "Генеральный"?
The pronunciation of "Генеральный" is: gyeh-neh-RAHL-ny
How to use "Генеральный" in a sentence?
Example: "Генеральный директор компании ушёл в отставку." which translates to "The company's general director resigned.". Another example: "Мы утвердили генеральный план развития города." — "We approved the general city development plan.".
What is the cultural significance of "Генеральный" in Russia?
In Russian, 'генеральный' is used in formal titles and documents (e.g., генеральный директор, генеральный план) to denote high-level authority or overall scope, similar to 'general' in English but not used in casual speech—there 'общий' is preferred.