No. 2,885 in German
wesentlich
Essential; fundamental; significant.
In a sentence
Das ist ein wesentlicher Teil unseres Plans.
This is an essential part of our plan.
In this context, 'wesentlich' means 'essential' or 'indispensable' to emphasize the importance of an element in the plan.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden ist wesentlich.
The difference between the two is significant.
Here, 'wesentlich' is used to describe a substantial or significant level of difference between the two items.
Es ist wesentlich, dass wir pünktlich anfangen.
It is crucial that we start on time.
In this example, 'wesentlich' communicates the critical necessity of an action to ensure success or efficiency.
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