Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Vigtig
/Vigtig/Roman
English meaning: Important
Definition
Having great value or significance.
Example
“Helbredet er det vigtigste i livet.”
In English: “Health is the most important thing in life.”
Another example: “Det er vigtigt at møde til tiden.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common adjective meaning important; neutral register, used in everyday and formal contexts about people, matters and decisions.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'vigtig' comes from the Old Norse word 'vigtigr', which means 'significant' or 'weighty'. It has retained its importance in modern usage, referring to something that holds great value or necessity.
Common Collocations
- en vigtig beslutning
- det er vigtigt
- vigtig information
- en vigtig person
- vigtigere end
Word Forms
vigtig / vigtigt / vigtige; komp. vigtigere; superl. vigtigst
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