important

wichtig, wesentlich

Mit einer zentralen Stellung oder Rolle unter anderen Dingen.

In einfachem Englisch: Having a central place or role among other things.

• That is an important point.
• Cost was an important factor in our decision.
• She played an important role in the project.

Synonyme: main, major, key, principal

Gegenteile: minor, secondary

Häufige Wendungen: important point, important factor

wichtig

Von großem Gewicht oder mit der Möglichkeit, viel zu bewirken.

In einfachem Englisch: Something that matters a lot or can make a big difference.

• This is an important letter.
• Water is important for our health.
• Was the meeting important?

So benutzt man es: important to someone (Your happiness is important to me.); important for someone to do something (It is important for children to sleep enough.)

Synonyme: significant

Gegenteile: unimportant

Häufige Wendungen: important decision, important for someone, important to someone