Russian Word of the Day
обязательно
a-be-ZA-tel'-na • adverb — 12th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: necessarily; definitely; with certainty; used to say that something must happen or should certainly be done
Examples
- Я обязательно позвоню тебе завтра.
(I will definitely call you tomorrow.) - Обязательно проверьте документы перед отправкой.
(Be sure to check the documents before sending them.) - Если придёшь, обязательно скажи мне.
(If you come, be sure to tell me.)
Synonyms
- непременно
- обязательно
Antonyms
- необязательно
This word is very common in everyday Russian. It is often used to emphasize certainty or to tell someone they must remember to do something. In spoken Russian, it can also mean 'sure' or 'of course' depending on context.
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