How to say "the main thing, the essential" in Russian?

Основное

"the main thing, the essential" is Основное in Russian.

Основное means "the main thing, the essential" in English.

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Word #1098 of 4,000 by frequency in Russian — level B1.

Example

Давай перейдём сразу к основному вопросу.

Let's go straight to the main issue.