lebenswichtig
Translation
vital, essential
Examples
Wasser ist für alle Lebewesen lebenswichtig.
Water is vital for all living beings.
Es ist lebenswichtig, diese Regeln zu befolgen.
It is vital to follow these rules.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is vital ((for sb./sth.)) Oxygen is vital for humans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: essential, vital, indispensable; Antonyms: unimportant, trivial
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) + 's' (linking element) + 'wichtig' (important). It literally means 'life-important'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that is 'important' (wichtig) for your 'life' (Leben), like water or air.