в общем
Translation of в общем
anyway
Russian word in Latin letters: v obschem / v obshchem
Meaning of в общем
чтобы продолжить разговор или перейти к другой теме
used to continue or change a topic
Pronunciation
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В общем or всё равно?
всё равно
всё равно = anyway meaning 'despite that'
Don't mix them up. Doing something despite a problem — всё равно; changing or closing a topic — в общем.
Шёл дождь, но мы всё равно пошли гулять.
It was raining, but we went for a walk anyway.
Ладно, в общем, мне пора.
Okay, anyway, I have to go.
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Anyway, we can start now.
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В общем, мы можем начинать.
Anyway, let's get back to the main question.
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В общем, давай вернёмся к главному вопросу.
в общем synonyms
What's the difference between в общем, в любом случае, впрочем, во всяком случае, and как бы то ни было
Also to close a topic: anyway, thanks.
More bookish; often «впрочем, неважно».
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At any rate, at least.
Formal: be that as it may.
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What does в общем mean?
used to continue or change a topic
How do you pronounce в общем?
в общем is pronounced [v ˈobʲɕːɪm], in Latin letters “v obschem”.
How is в общем used in a sentence?
Anyway, we can start now. Translation: В общем, мы можем начинать.
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