das Allerwichtigste
most important thing
What is most important or has the highest priority compared with everything else.
EXAMPLE
Das Allerwichtigste ist, dass alle gesund bleiben.
The most important thing is that everyone stays healthy.
das Allerwichtigste
most important thing
die Allerwichtigste, die Allerwichtigsten
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Allerwichtigsten |
| genitive | der Allerwichtigsten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Allerwichtigste | die Allerwichtigsten |
| accusative | die Allerwichtigste | die Allerwichtigsten |
| dative | der Allerwichtigsten | den Allerwichtigsten |
| genitive | der Allerwichtigsten | der Allerwichtigsten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
In 'Allerwichtigste' (most important thing), you can recognize 'wichtig' (important) and the intensifying prefix 'aller-'. This prefix adds particular emphasis to the superlative; the whole word refers to something without needing a noun to follow it.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben wenig Zeit, deshalb besprechen wir nur das Allerwichtigste.
We have little time, so we'll only discuss the most important thing.
Complement clauses
After 'Das Allerwichtigste ist' (the most important thing is), a 'dass' clause (that-clause) or an infinitive phrase with 'zu' (to) can explain exactly what is meant. In a 'dass' clause, the conjugated verb comes at the end.
EXAMPLE
Das Allerwichtigste ist, dass du dich hier sicher fühlst.
The most important thing is that you feel safe here.
Das Allerwichtigste ist, auch unter Druck ruhig zu bleiben.
The most important thing is to stay calm even under pressure.
Typical collocations
Common phrases are 'sich auf das Allerwichtigste konzentrieren' (to focus on the most important thing) and 'sich auf das Allerwichtigste beschränken' (to limit oneself to the most important thing). Both are particularly useful when time or space is limited.
EXAMPLE
Bitte beschränken Sie sich bei Ihrem kurzen Vortrag auf das Allerwichtigste.
Please limit yourself to the most important thing in your short presentation.
In real life
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