English–German

“important” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈveːzn̩tlɪç/

Example

Das ist eine wesentliche Information.

That is important information.

Illustration for wesentlich (important)

How to say “important” in German

“Important” in German is wesentlich.

A load-bearing core that makes a thing what it is and gives a change substantial weight.

Full entry for wesentlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wesentlich

Er spielt eine wesentliche Rolle im Projekt.

He plays an important role in the project.

Tips for using wesentlich

  • Before a comparative, wesentlich means considerably, as in wesentlich mehr, rather than essential.

Other German words for “important”

Das ist bedeutende Arbeit.

That is important work.

Das ist eine gewichtige Entscheidung.

That is an important decision.

Sein maßgeblicher Beitrag führte zum Erfolg.

His important contribution led to success.

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