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secondary
Describes something that is less important than something else and therefore does not have the highest priority.
Die Farbe des Autos ist für mich zweitrangig, solange die Technik stimmt.
The color of the car is secondary to me, as long as the technology is right.
The word is made up of 'zweit' (second, from two), 'Rang' (rank), and the adjective ending '-ig'. So it literally means that something is in second place or in a second rank.
Für viele Käufer ist der Preis nicht zweitrangig.
For many buyers, the price is not secondary.
'Zweitrangig' (secondary) is often used in the structure 'Etwas ist (für jemanden) zweitrangig' (Something is secondary (to someone)). This expresses for whom or in which situation something has a lower priority.
Das Aussehen des Geschenks ist für mich zweitrangig, der Gedanke zählt.
The appearance of the gift is secondary to me; it's the thought that counts.
Aspects such as cost, design, color, or other details are often described as 'zweitrangig' (secondary) when another quality, such as function or quality, is more important.
Die Kosten sind erst einmal zweitrangig, wir brauchen eine schnelle Lösung.
The costs are secondary for now; we need a quick solution.
subordinate
Untergeordnet describes a lower position in a hierarchy and can also express lesser importance. Zweitrangig only says that something is less important or has no high priority. In a clear hierarchy, untergeordnet is therefore more appropriate.
Bei der Planung ist die Farbe der Wände zunächst zweitrangig.
In the planning process, the color of the walls is secondary for now.
Bei der Planung ist die Raumgestaltung den Sicherheitsregeln untergeordnet.
In the planning process, the design of the rooms is subordinate to the safety regulations.
