German word

vorrangig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁaŋɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprimary

Example

Das ist unsere vorrangige Aufgabe.

That is our primary task.

Illustration for vorrangig (primary)

More examples

Im Haushaltsplan werden Bildungsausgaben oft vorrangig berücksichtigt.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • als vorrangig betrachtet werden

    be regarded as a priority

  • eine vorrangige Rolle spielen

    play a primary role

  • vorrangige Maßnahmen

    priority measures

Similar words

wichtig: Important enough to deserve attention because it has high value or significance.
dringend: Requiring prompt action because delay could cause a problem.
prioritär: Having a high priority and therefore being handled ahead of other matters.

Definition in German

Etwas, dem vor anderen Dingen Vorrang eingeräumt wird und das zuerst erledigt werden soll.

Word origin

The adjective is formed from German Vorrang ('priority') with the suffix -ig, while Vorrang combines vor ('before') and Rang ('rank').

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • preferentialadjective
  • preferentiallyadverb

Opposites

  • nachrangiglower-priorityadjective
  • sekundärsecondaryadjective

Related words

  • Vorrangprioritynoun
  • Vorrangigkeitprecedencenoun

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