English–German
“importance” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈlaŋ/
Example
Der Belang dieser Sache ist groß.
This matter is of great importance.
How to say “importance” in German
“Importance” in German is Belang.
A matter carries weight because someone has something at stake in it.
Example sentences with Belang
Für die Entscheidung ist der Belang der Fakten entscheidend.
The importance of the facts is crucial for the decision.
Tips for using Belang
- Belang is masculine, and the formal phrase von Belang means relevant or important rather than simply interested.
Other German words for “importance”
Der Stellenwert dieses Themas in der Gesellschaft ist gestiegen.
The importance of this topic in society has increased.
Die Wichtigkeit von Pausen wird oft unterschätzt.
The importance of breaks is often underestimated.