Breakdown of Dieser Punkt ist für uns von großer Bedeutung.
groß
big / tall
dieser
this / that (fem.: diese, neut.: dieses)
für
for
der Punkt
the point
von Bedeutung sein
to be of significance
Questions & Answers about Dieser Punkt ist für uns von großer Bedeutung.
Why does großer end in -er here?
The preposition von always requires the dative case. The noun Bedeutung is feminine (die Bedeutung). Because there is no article like "the" or "a" in front of the adjective, it takes the "strong" dative feminine ending, which is -er.
I learned that Bedeutung translates to "meaning". Does it also mean "significance"?
Yes! While Bedeutung is commonly used for the "meaning" of a word, it is also the standard word for "importance" or "significance". The phrase von Bedeutung sein is a fixed expression that translates perfectly to the English "to be of importance".
Could I just say Dieser Punkt ist sehr wichtig für uns instead?
Absolutely. Dieser Punkt ist sehr wichtig für uns means "This point is very important to us" and is very natural for everyday conversation. Using von großer Bedeutung (of great significance) just elevates the tone, making it sound more professional or formal.
Why is it für uns and not zu uns if the English translation says "to us"?
In German, when something is important or significant "to" someone, you almost always use für (for) followed by the accusative case. Translating prepositions directly from English often leads to mistakes, so it helps to memorize that "important to me" is wichtig für mich.
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