essentielle
Translation
essential, crucial, vital
Examples
Das ist eine essentielle Frage.
That is an essential question.
Essentielle Nährstoffe sind wichtig.
Essential nutrients are important.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) as an adjective modifying a noun This is essential information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wichtig (important), grundlegend (fundamental), unerlässlich (indispensable); Antonyms: unwesentlich (inessential), unwichtig (unimportant)
Etymology
From Latin 'essentia' (essence, being). Cognate with English 'essential'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'essential'. Think of the 'essence' of something being its most vital part.