ADJECTIVE

bedeutend/bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩t/important; significant; prominent

bedeutend is a German adjective that means important, significant, or prominent. It is pronounced /bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bedeutender" and "bedeutendsten".

Definitions

1.having great importance, influence or reputation(general quality)

a.very important or influential

Er war einer der bedeutendsten Wissenschaftler seiner Zeit.—He was one of the most important scientists of his time.

2.remarkable or prominent due to particular qualities(noteworthy)

a.notable or remarkable for excellence or achievement

Das war eine der bedeutendsten Entdeckungen des Jahrhunderts.—That was one of the most significant discoveries of the century.

Adjective Forms

Positivebedeutend
Comparativebedeutender
Superlativebedeutendsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "bedeutend" mean in English?
"bedeutend" means important, significant, or prominent. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "bedeutend"?
"bedeutend" is pronounced /bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "bedeutend"?
The comparative of "bedeutend" is "bedeutender" and the superlative is "bedeutendsten".
What part of speech is "bedeutend"?
"bedeutend" is a adjective in German.

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