No. 1,901 in German
wichtigste
Most important.
In a sentence
Das Wichtigste im Leben ist die Gesundheit.
The most important thing in life is health.
'Wichtigste' is used here as a noun derived from the adjective 'wichtig', indicating 'the most important thing'.
Sie konzentriert sich auf die wichtigsten Aufgaben zuerst.
She focuses on the most essential tasks first.
'Wichtigste' is used in its superlative adjective form, agreeing with the plural noun 'Aufgaben' ('tasks').
Der wichtigste Hinweis kam zum Schluss.
The most crucial piece of advice came at the end.
'Wichtigste' is used in its superlative adjective form, modifying the singular noun 'Hinweis' ('piece of advice').
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