wesentlich

Meaning and Usage

"Wesentlich" in German means "essential" or "significant." It is used to emphasize the importance or indispensability of something.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "wesentlich" consists of the prefix "we-" and the root "eßentiell," with the suffix "-lich." The prefix "we-" can be related to the English "with," and the root "eßentiell" is derived from the Latin "essentia," meaning "essence." The suffix "-lich" is commonly used to form adjectives in German.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "wesentlich" is similar in meaning to its English counterpart "essential." Both words are used to convey the importance or necessity of something.

Cultural Context

In German culture, the concept of "wesentlich" emphasizes the fundamental or crucial aspects of various contexts, such as work, relationships, and personal values.

Example Sentences

• Es ist wesentlich, dass du pünktlich bist. (It is essential that you are punctual.)
• Die Informationen sind wesentlich für das Projekt. (The information is essential for the project.)

Memory Tips

Associate "wesentlich" with the English word "essential" to remember its meaning and emphasis on importance.

Additional Vocabulary

• Synonyms: notwendig (necessary), bedeutend (significant), unverzichtbar (indispensable)
• Antonyms: unwichtig (unimportant), nebensächlich (secondary)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"Wesentlich" is an adjective and does not have a gender or plural form.

Conjugation (for verbs)

As "wesentlich" is an adjective, it does not have a conjugated form for verbs.