German Conversation · Level 175
29 words
German word
Stellenwert
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtɛlənˌveːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- masculine nounimportance
Example
Der Stellenwert dieses Themas in der Gesellschaft ist gestiegen.
The importance of this topic in society has increased.
More examples
In der Politik nimmt das Thema einen großen Stellenwert ein.
In politics, the topic is of great importance.
Core concept
A matter occupies a position on a scale of influence, with a higher position showing greater importance in its field.
Common phrases
einen großen Stellenwert einnehmen
be of great importance
an Stellenwert verlieren
lose importance
Similar words
Wichtigkeit: The degree to which something matters in an action or decision.
Bedeutung: The meaning or importance that something has in a given context.
Relevanz: The extent to which something relates to a current topic or purpose.
Rang: A position or level within a hierarchy or order.
Definition in German
Stellenwert bezeichnet, wie wichtig etwas in einem bestimmten gesellschaftlichen oder fachlichen Zusammenhang eingeschätzt wird.
Word origin
Stellenwert is a compound of Stelle, meaning position or place, and Wert, meaning value, and its figurative sense is the value assigned to a position.
Usage tips
- The masculine noun takes the article der, and its plural is Stellenwerte; the common phrase is 'einen hohen Stellenwert haben'.
Other meanings
- statusnoun
Opposites
- Bedeutungslosigkeitinsignificancenoun