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crucial in German

crucial in German is entscheidend, ausschlaggebend, kritisch — crucial means extremely important; essential to the outcome of something.

crucial in German

entscheidend
adj
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
ausschlaggebend
adj
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
kritisch
adj
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
wichtig
adj
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
kreuzförmig
adj
(archaic) Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.

What does "crucial" mean?

  1. adj Extremely important; essential to the outcome of something.
    "A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."
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crucial in a sentence

  • A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower.
  • The battle of Tali-Ihantala in 1944 is one of the crucial moments in the history of Finland.

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What is "crucial" in German?
"crucial" in German is entscheidend, ausschlaggebend, kritisch. crucial means: Extremely important; essential to the outcome of something.
Are there other ways to say "crucial" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "crucial": entscheidend, ausschlaggebend, kritisch, wichtig, kreuzförmig.
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