по сути
Translation of по сути
essentially
Meaning of по сути
если говорить о самом главном, в основном
basically; in the most important way
Transcription and pronunciation of по сути
по су́ти
Stress: сути — 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [pə ˈsutʲɪ]
- In Latin letters
- po suti
Traps and common mistakes
По сути or в основном?
в основном
в основном = mostly, for the most part
Don't say в основном for essentially. Mostly, most of them — в основном; the main point is — по сути.
Летом мы в основном живём на даче.
In summer we mostly live at the dacha.
По сути, ты предлагаешь начать всё заново.
Essentially, you're suggesting we start all over again.
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Essentially, we need a better plan.
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По сути, нам нужен план получше.
The two answers are essentially the same.
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Эти два ответа по сути одинаковые.
по сути synonyms
What's the difference between по сути, в сущности, по существу, фактически, по большому счёту, and в принципе
Very close; slightly more bookish and calm.
Close; a bit more formal: about the essential point.
In fact, in reality; stresses the real state of things.
Conversational: on the whole, if you look at the main thing.
Advanced: broader words
In principle, theoretically; colloquially also basically.
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What does по сути mean?
basically; in the most important way
How do you pronounce по сути?
по сути is pronounced [pə ˈsutʲɪ], in Latin letters “po suti”.
How is по сути used in a sentence?
Essentially, we need a better plan. Translation: По сути, нам нужен план получше.
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