kriegswichtig
Translation
essential for the war effort, strategically important, vital to the war
Examples
Diese Fabrik ist kriegswichtig.
This factory is essential for the war effort.
Die Brücke hat eine kriegswichtige Bedeutung.
The bridge has strategic importance.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is kriegswichtig (sth.) is essential for the war effort The oil supply is kriegswichtig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strategically important, essential; Antonyms: unimportant, civilian
Etymology
Composed of 'Krieg' (war) + 's' (linking element) + 'wichtig' (important). It literally means 'war-important'.
Memory Tips
Picture a map in a war room with pins marking 'kriegswichtig' (strategically important) locations.