Ist so wichtig
Is so important
Language note: The word 'wichtig' for 'important' is common in expressing values.
Culture note: Germans value direct communication, and expressing importance is a cultural trait.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ist
[ist]
Is
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
Er ist mein Bruder.
He is my brother.
so
[soh]
So
To a great extent or in a particular manner.
Es ist so wichtig, pünktlich zu sein.
It is so important to be on time.
wichtig
[VIKT-ikh]
Important
Of great significance or value.
Bildung ist wichtig.
Education is important.
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