adjectiveadverb

vorrangig

primarily · primary

wichtiger als andere Dinge und deshalb zuerst zu beachten oder zu tun

The German word "vorrangig" is an adjective that means "priority", "primary", or "preferential".

  • Made of:
    • Vorrang = "priority" or "precedence"
    • The suffix "-ig" commonly forms adjectives.

Similar words:

  • wichtig (important)
  • hauptsächlich (mainly, primarily)
  • prioritär (priority)

Difference:
While wichtig or hauptsächlich describe importance or main aspects, vorrangig specifically emphasizes the idea of having precedence or priority over something else. Prioritär is similar in meaning but used less commonly and is a bit more formal or technical.

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Examples

Vorrangig sollten wir uns um die Planung kümmern.adverb

Primarily, we should take care of the planning.

Vorrangig gilt es, die Aufgaben termingerecht zu erledigen.adverb

Primarily, it is important to complete the tasks on time.

Der Betrieb stellte vorrangig erfahrene Fachkräfte ein.adverb

The company primarily hired experienced skilled workers.

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