Sekundär Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sekundär" is mainly used as adjective meaning "secondary", "minor" or "less important". It is also used as adverb.

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Meanings of "sekundär" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Not primary; of lesser importance or relevance"

"Sekundär", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Auswirkungen waren sekundär im Vergleich zu den Hauptproblemen.The effects were secondary compared to the main problems.
  2. Seine Rolle im Projekt war eher sekundär.His role in the project was rather secondary.
  3. Die sekundären Effekte wurden erst später sichtbar.The secondary effects only became visible later.

2.) "Secondly or as a consequence of something else"

"Sekundär", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Entscheidung wurde sekundär getroffen, nachdem die Hauptfrage geklärt war.The decision was made secondarily after the main question had been clarified.
  2. Er handelte sekundär nach den Anweisungen des Chefs.He acted secondarily according to the boss's instructions.
  3. Das Problem wurde sekundär behandelt, da es weniger dringend war.The problem was treated secondarily as it was less urgent.
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