die Tragweite, -n
significance · extent
The German word "Tragweite" is a noun that means "scope," "significance," or "impact" of something. It is derived from "tragen," meaning "to carry," and "weite," meaning "extent" or "width." "Tragweite" refers to the extent to which something affects a situation or the importance it holds.
Similar words in German include "Relevanz" (relevance), "Bedeutung" (meaning or significance), and "Umfang" (extent).
The difference lies in nuances: while "Tragweite" emphasizes the impact or consequences of an action or decision, "Relevanz" more commonly refers to relevance in context, and "Bedeutung" commonly addresses meaning or importance without necessarily indicating the immediate scope.
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Examples
Die Tragweite dieser Entscheidung ist enorm.noun
The significance of this decision is enormous.
Man konnte die Tragweite des Projekts nicht unterschätzen.noun
One could not underestimate the extent of the project.
Viele Menschen erkannten erst später die wahre Tragweite der Krise.noun
Many people only realized the true significance of the crisis later.
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