No. 196 in German
wichtig
Important.
In a sentence
Es ist wichtig, dass du genug Schlaf bekommst.
It is important that you get enough sleep.
Here, 'wichtig' is used as an adjective to express that something is of importance or significance.
Ein wichtiges Dokument liegt auf dem Tisch.
An important document is lying on the table.
In this sentence, 'wichtiges' is the adjective form describing the noun 'Dokument' to indicate its significance.
Die Lehrerin betonte, wie wichtig die Vorbereitung ist.
The teacher emphasized how important preparation is.
This usage of 'wichtig' conveys the importance or value of preparation, emphasizing its necessity.
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