der Belang
Translation
importance, significance, relevance, concern
Examples
Das ist von großem Belang.
That is of great importance.
Diese Frage ist ohne Belang.
This question is of no relevance.
Grammar Patterns
von Belang sein to be of importance/relevance Das ist von großem Belang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wichtigkeit (importance), Bedeutung (significance); Antonyms: Belanglosigkeit (irrelevance)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'belangen' (to concern, to affect). Something that 'concerns' you has importance.
Memory Tips
If something is of 'Belang', you can't leave it a'lang' (alone). It's important and needs attention.