essentielle
Translation
essential, crucial, vital
Examples
Das ist eine essentielle Frage.
That is an essential question.
Essentielle Nährstoffe sind wichtig.
Essential nutrients are important.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) as an adjective modifying a noun This is essential information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wichtig (important), grundlegend (fundamental), unerlässlich (indispensable); Antonyms: unwesentlich (inessential), unwichtig (unimportant)
Etymology
From Latin 'essentia' (essence, being). Cognate with English 'essential'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'essential'. If you know 'essence', you know 'essentiell'.