bedeutend
significant
Very important, influential, or of great consequence.
EXAMPLE
Die Erfindung des Buchdrucks war ein bedeutendes Ereignis in der Geschichte.
The invention of printing was a significant event in history.
bedeutend
significant / considerable
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Meanings
bedeutend
considerable
Very large in terms of amount, extent, or degree; substantial.
EXAMPLE
Er hat einen bedeutenden Teil seines Vermögens für wohltätige Zwecke gespendet.
He donated a considerable part of his fortune to charitable causes.
Usage tips
Word family
'Bedeutend' (significant/considerable) is the present participle of the verb 'bedeuten' (to mean, to signify). So it describes something that has or gives meaning.
EXAMPLE
Das ist ein bedeutender Fortschritt für die Medizin.
That is a significant advance for medicine.
Adjective and adverb
'Bedeutend' can stand before a noun as an adjective or be used as an adverb to intensify another adjective, often in the comparative. As an adverb, it means 'considerably' or 'significantly'.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist eine bedeutende Persönlichkeit in der Politik.
She is a significant figure in politics.
Context clue
If 'bedeutend' refers to a person, an event, or an idea, it means 'important' or 'significant'. If it comes before a comparative, e.g. 'größer' (larger), or a word for quantity, e.g. 'Teil' (part), it means 'considerable' or 'considerably'.
EXAMPLE
Marie Curie war eine bedeutende Wissenschaftlerin.
Marie Curie was a significant scientist.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'important', 'bedeutend' is often combined with people, events, or abstract concepts: 'eine bedeutende Rolle' (a significant role), 'ein bedeutender Schritt' (a significant step), 'ein bedeutender Künstler' (a significant artist).
EXAMPLE
Die Unterzeichnung des Vertrags war ein bedeutender Schritt zum Frieden.
The signing of the treaty was a significant step toward peace.
Compare with
bedeutend vs groß
big / great
Groß and bedeutend can both express a positive assessment of a person or achievement. Groß is more strongly an evaluative term for special quality, whereas bedeutend emphasizes influence and historical or general significance. Groß is therefore suitable for a personal judgment, while bedeutend is more appropriate when there is demonstrable impact.
bedeutend
Wegen ihres Einflusses gilt sie als bedeutende Künstlerin.
Because of her influence, she is considered a significant artist.
groß
Für ihre Fans ist sie eine große Künstlerin.
To her fans, she is a great artist.
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