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wichtig (comparative wichtiger, superlative wichtigst)

  1. (rare) important, significant, weighty
  2. (rare) of importance, of significance

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  • Negerhollands: wigtig

Further reading

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wichtig - instituut voor de Nederlandse taal

German

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Etymology

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From the same root as Gewicht (weight), thus pertaining to wiegen (to weigh). See also gewichtig, a (formal or elevated) synonym of wichtig. Weight is often used as a metaphor for importance; compare German schwerwiegend (serious, grave), as well as English weighty, heavy.

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wichtig (strong nominative masculine singular wichtiger, comparative wichtiger, superlative am wichtigsten)

  1. important, relevant, significant, weighty
    Antonym: unwichtig

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