vital

vital, essential, lively

English translations

  1. 01

    vitalic

Word details

German meaning
Vital bedeutet lebensnotwendig oder von großer Bedeutung.
English meaning
Vital
Synonym
lebensnotwendig, wesentlich
German example
Wasser ist vital für das Überleben.
English example
Water is vital for survival.
Comparative
vitalerSuperlative: am vitalsten

Example sentences with “vital”

  1. Ein vitales Interesse an der Sache ist wichtig. (A vital interest in the matter is important.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'vital' mean the same in German as in English?

Yes, 'vital' is a cognate. It is used in formal or biological contexts to mean 'essential to life' or 'full of energy'.