wesentlich
essential · significantly
Etwas, das sehr wichtig oder notwendig ist und nicht weggelassen werden kann.
The German word "wesentlich" is an adjective and adverb meaning "essential," "fundamental," or "significant." It comes from the noun "das Wesen," which means "essence" or "nature."
Similar words:
- bedeutend (important, significant)
- grundlegend (fundamental)
- maßgeblich (decisive, authoritative)
Differences:
- wesentlich emphasizes something that is crucial to the nature or core of something.
- bedeutend focuses more broadly on importance or impact.
- grundlegend refers specifically to something that forms the foundation.
- maßgeblich implies influence or authority in decision or action.
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Examples
Es ist wesentlich, pünktlich zu sein.adjective
It is essential to be punctual.
Es ist wesentlich, die Qualität zu überprüfen.adjective
It is essential to check the quality.
Seine Meinung spielt eine wesentliche Rolle in unserer Diskussion.adjective
His opinion plays an essential role in our discussion.
Seine Meinung spielt eine wesentliche Rolle in der Diskussion.adjective
His opinion plays an essential role in the discussion.
Die Unterschiede sind wesentlich größer als erwartet.adverb
The differences are significantly larger than expected.
Ergebnisse dieser Studie sind wesentlich für unser Projekt.adjective
Results of this study are essential for our project.
Seine Hilfe war wesentlich für unseren Erfolg.adjective
His help was essential for our success.
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