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обяза́тельно

adverb of обяза́тельный
often used word

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necessarily

Also: without fail

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Обязательно отпра́вьте э́то письмо́. Be sure to mail this letter.
Пиши́те обязательно. Don't fail to write to me.
Тебе не обязательно бы́ло встава́ть так рано. You need not have got up so early.
Когда я захочу́ узна́ть ваше мне́ние, обязательно спрошу́. When I want your opinion, I'll ask for it.
Вам не обязательно отвеча́ть на э́ти вопро́сы. You don't have to answer these questions.
Мне обязательно идти́ на вечери́нку? Is it necessary for me to attend the party?
Когда-нибудь я обязательно пое́ду во Фра́нцию, просто пока не зна́ю когда. Sometime I'll definitely visit France. I just don't know exactly when.
Не обязательно де́лать э́то прямо сейчас. You need not do it at once.
Враг врага́ не обязательно сою́зник. An enemy of an enemy is not necessarily an ally.
Тебе не обязательно есть. You don't have to eat.