English–German

“meaningful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈdɔɪ̯tzaːm/

Example

Das war ein bedeutsamer Schritt.

That was a meaningful step.

Illustration for bedeutsam (meaningful)

How to say “meaningful” in German

“Meaningful” in German is bedeutsam.

A marked event leaves a substantial mark on the result, giving it significance beyond its immediate appearance.

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

Example sentences with bedeutsam

Für viele Menschen war das Urteil historisch bedeutsam.

For many people, the verdict was historically significant.

Tips for using bedeutsam

  • Bedeutsam is normally written in lowercase as an adjective, with regular endings such as bedeutsame Entscheidung and bedeutsamen Schritt.

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