In German

wichtig

Meaning: important

Example sentences

  • DasisteinewichtigeEntscheidung.

    That's an important decision.

  • Familieistmirwichtig.

    Family is important to me.

  • Istdaswichtig?

    Is that important?

Grammar note

“Wichtig” is used exactly like “important” in English, with normal adjective endings before a noun: “eine wichtige Entscheidung”.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “wichtig” with “richtig” (correct/right) — they rhyme and look alike, but mean different things.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “an important decision”?

“Eine wichtige Entscheidung”.

What does “richtig” mean?

“Correct” or “right”, a similar-sounding but unrelated word.