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schwerwiegend

major

Meaning of schwerwiegend

Deutsch

von großer Bedeutung oder mit starken Folgen

English

big and important, e.g. a major problem or change

major

Pronunciation

German
[ʃveːɐ̯ˈviːɡənt]

schwerwiegend with English translation

schwerwiegend usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Fehler hatte schwerwiegende Folgen.

The bug had major consequences.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das ist ein schwerwiegendes Problem.

That's a major problem.

schwerwiegend synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between schwerwiegend, wichtig, bedeutsam, wesentlich, groß, bedeutend, and erheblich

W
🇩🇪German
wichtig

important, significant; very common in everyday use, but it does not necessarily mean 'serious' in intensity.

A2very often
B
🇩🇪German
bedeutsam

of great importance, meaningful; slightly more literary and emphasizes significance.

A2often
W
🇩🇪German
wesentlich

essential, substantial; often means something that is a main part or has a strong effect on the result.

A2often
G
🇩🇪German
groß

big, large; it can mean 'serious' only in some contexts, but usually describes size or scale.

A2very often
B
🇩🇪German
bedeutend

important, significant; often used to stress influence, weight, or prominence.

A2often

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E
🇩🇪German
erheblich

considerable, substantial; often indicates a strong degree or a large amount.

A2often

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What does schwerwiegend mean?

big and important, e.g. a major problem or change

How do you pronounce schwerwiegend?

schwerwiegend is pronounced [ʃveːɐ̯ˈviːɡənt].

How is schwerwiegend used in a sentence?

The bug had major consequences. Translation: Der Fehler hatte schwerwiegende Folgen.

Is schwerwiegend part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, schwerwiegend (major) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is schwerwiegend part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, schwerwiegend (major) can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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