die Bedeutung
Translation
meaning, significance, importance
Examples
Dieses Wort hat zwei Bedeutungen.
This word has two meanings.
Das Projekt ist von großer Bedeutung.
The project is of great importance.
Grammar Patterns
meaning of ((sth.gen)): meaning of sth. Was ist die Bedeutung dieses Wortes?
to be of ((great)) importance: to be of (great) importance Das ist von großer Bedeutung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sinn, Wichtigkeit
Etymology
From 'bedeuten' (to mean/signify) + suffix '-ung'
Memory Tips
Think of 'deuten' (to point/interpret); what something points to is its meaning.