No. 2,739 in Russian
желательно
Preferably; desirably.
In a sentence
Для здорового образа жизни желательно питаться правильно.
For a healthy lifestyle, it is advisable to eat properly.
The word 'желательно' is used here to express that eating properly is recommended or preferred.
Если у вас есть вопросы, желательно спросить сразу.
If you have questions, it is advisable to ask them immediately.
In this context, 'желательно' indicates that asking questions immediately is the preferred course of action.
Желательно, чтобы все участники пришли вовремя.
It is desirable that all participants arrive on time.
Here, 'желательно' is used to express a wish or expectation for punctuality among participants.
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