tertiär
Translation
tertiary
Examples
Der tertiäre Sektor der Wirtschaft wächst.
The tertiary sector of the economy is growing.
Das ist ein Problem von tertiärer Bedeutung.
That is a problem of tertiary importance.
Grammar Patterns
the tertiary sector the tertiary sector The tertiary sector is the service sector.
to be of tertiary importance to be of tertiary importance This detail is only of tertiary importance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drittrangig (third-rate)
Etymology
From Latin 'tertiarius' (containing a third), related to 'tertius' (third).
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of 'tertiary'. Think of the sequence: primär, sekundär, tertiär.