vorrangig
Translation
priority, primary, paramount, preferential
Examples
Dieses Projekt ist vorrangig.
This project has priority.
Wir behandeln Ihre Anfrage vorrangig.
We will handle your request with priority.
Grammar Patterns
to be a priority This project is a priority.
to treat sth. with priority We treat your request with priority.
Similar Words
Synonyms: priority, primary; Antonyms: secondary, subordinate (nachrangig)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before) + 'Rang' (rank) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'having a rank before others'.
Memory Tips
Think of something having 'fore-rank' or being in the 'front rank', which gives it priority.