English–German

“primary” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁaŋɪç/

Example

Das ist unsere vorrangige Aufgabe.

That is our primary task.

Illustration for vorrangig (primary)

How to say “primary” in German

“Primary” in German is vorrangig.

A task placed at the front of a queue while other tasks wait behind it.

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

Example sentences with vorrangig

Im Haushaltsplan werden Bildungsausgaben oft vorrangig berücksichtigt.

In the budget plan, education spending is often given priority.

Tips for using vorrangig

  • Vorrangig expresses priority rather than simple chronological order, so it can identify the main concern even when timing is not the focus.

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