somewhat often used word (#1536)
Translation
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1.essence, gist, point
essence
Also: gist, point
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Separate translations by commata. New major meaning should get a new line entry.
A good example is ручка which looks like
1. pen, ballpoint
2. handle, knob, grip
3. arm
4. arm rest
Usage Info
Examples
- Перейду́ прямо к су́ти дела. Вы уволены. I'll come straight to the point. You're fired.
- Мне надо добра́ться до су́ти э́того. I need to get to the bottom of this.
- В э́том вся суть. That is the essence of the matter.
- Э́то очень просто, если улови́л суть. It's a snap once you get the hang of it.
- Вместо того́, чтобы ходи́ть вокруг да около, Джонс сразу перешел к су́ти. Instead of beating around the bush, Jones got straight to the point.
- Том не лю́бит ходи́ть вокруг да около и предпочита́ет сразу переходи́ть к су́ти. Tom doesn't like beating around the bush but prefers to get straight to the point.
- Э́то суть пробле́мы. This is the core of the problem.
- Переста́ньте ходи́ть вокруг да около и переходите к су́ти. Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
- Перейду́ прямо к су́ти дела. I'll come right to the point.
- Я не ду́маю, что в э́том суть. I don't think that's the point.
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Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nom. nominative | су́ть | су́ти |
| gen. genitive | су́ти | су́тей |
| dat. dative | су́ти | су́тям |
| acc. accusative | су́ть | су́ти |
| inst. instrumental | су́тью | су́тями |
| prep. prepositional | су́ти | су́тях |
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