Wichtig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wichtig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "important", "significant" or "crucial". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "wichtig"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: wichtiger
  • Superlative: am wichtigsten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Of great importance or significance"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist wichtig, pünktlich zu sein.It is important to be punctual.
  2. Die wichtigsten Informationen stehen am Anfang des Textes.The most important information is at the beginning of the text.
  3. Für mich ist Familie das Wichtigste im Leben.For me, family is the most important thing in life.

2.) "Acting or speaking in a self-important or pompous manner"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat wichtig getan, obwohl er keine Ahnung hatte.He acted important, even though he had no idea.
  2. Sie sprach wichtig über ihre neue Position im Unternehmen.She spoke grandly about her new position in the company.
  3. Der Politiker tat sehr wichtig bei der Pressekonferenz.The politician acted very self-important at the press conference.
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