ADJECTIVE

wichtig/ˈvɪʃtʃ/important; significant

wichtig is a German adjective that means important or significant. It is pronounced /ˈvɪʃtʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "wichtiger" and "wichtigsten".

Definitions

1.of great importance; significant(general)

a.of high relevance or necessity

Das ist eine wichtige Entscheidung.—That is an important decision.

b.playing a major role

Er hat eine wichtige Rolle im Projekt gespielt.—He played an important role in the project.

Adjective Forms

Positivewichtig
Comparativewichtiger
Superlativewichtigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "wichtig" mean in English?
"wichtig" means important or significant. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "wichtig"?
"wichtig" is pronounced /ˈvɪʃtʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "wichtig"?
The comparative of "wichtig" is "wichtiger" and the superlative is "wichtigsten".
What part of speech is "wichtig"?
"wichtig" is a adjective in German.

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