existential / vital
existenziell – existenzieller – am existenziellsten
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existential
Relating to human existence or fundamental being. The term is used especially in philosophical or personal questions.
Die Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens ist für viele Menschen existenziell.
For many people, the question of the meaning of life is existential.
vital
Absolutely necessary for life, survival, or basic living conditions and therefore of the greatest importance.
Nach der Überschwemmung fehlte es den Bewohnern an existenziellen Dingen wie Trinkwasser und Nahrung.
After the flood, the residents lacked vital necessities such as drinking water and food.
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'Existenziell' (existential) belongs to the word family of 'Existenz' (existence). This connection helps you associate the adjective with questions about human existence and the basic conditions of life.
Der Verlust seiner Heimat wurde für ihn zu einer existenziellen Erfahrung.
The loss of his home became an existential experience for him.
For philosophical or personal topics, 'existenziell' (existential) usually describes questions, crises, or experiences that concern human existence. For topics such as supplies, safety, or survival, it refers to something necessary for basic living conditions.
Die Entscheidung, welchen Weg sie im Leben einschlagen wollte, war für sie existenziell.
The decision about which path she wanted to take in life was existential for her.
Für viele Bauern ist eine gute Ernte existenziell.
For many farmers, a good harvest is vital.
In this meaning, 'existenziell' (existential) frequently occurs with words such as 'Frage' (question), 'Krise' (crisis), 'Angst' (fear), or 'Erfahrung' (experience). These combinations are especially common in philosophical, psychological, and personal contexts.
Nach dem Tod seines Bruders geriet er in eine existenzielle Krise.
After his brother's death, he fell into an existential crisis.
In the meaning 'lebensnotwendig, von entscheidender Bedeutung' (vital, of crucial importance), 'existenziell' (vital) combines with words such as 'Bedürfnisse' (needs), for example. It is also used predicatively: 'Sauberes Trinkwasser ist für die Menschen existenziell' (Clean drinking water is vital for people).
Viele Menschen im Krisengebiet können nicht einmal ihre existenziellen Bedürfnisse decken.
Many people in the crisis area cannot even meet their basic needs.
