substanziell
Translation
substantial, considerable, essential, significant
Examples
Es gab einen substanziellen Unterschied.
There was a substantial difference.
Wir brauchen eine substanzielle Verbesserung.
We need a substantial improvement.
Das ist ein substanzieller Beitrag zum Projekt.
That is a substantial contribution to the project.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~((+ending)) ((noun)) a substantial ~ That is a substantial improvement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wesentlich, beträchtlich; Antonyms: unwesentlich, geringfügig
Etymology
From Latin 'substantia' (substance, essence), from 'sub-' (under) + 'stare' (to stand). It 'stands under' something, forming its basis or essence.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'substantial'. If something has substance, it is 'substanziell'.