Pomembne

Pomembne is a Slovenian word that functions as the feminine plural form of the adjective pomemben, meaning important or significant. It is used to describe feminine plural nouns and can translate as “the important ones” or “important matters” depending on context. In neutral prose, it often introduces topics, issues, or items that are considered noteworthy.

Grammar and usage: Slovenian adjectives agree with the noun in gender, number, and case. Pomemben is masculine singular; pomembna is feminine singular; pomembno is neuter singular. The feminine plural form, pomembne, is used with feminine plural nouns such as teme (topics) or informacije (information). This form appears frequently in journalism, policy texts, and academic writing to signal relevance or priority.

Examples:

- Pomembne teme so na dnevnem redu. (Important topics are on the agenda.)

- Pomembne informacije so bile objavljene. (Important information has been published.)

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from the Slovene adjective pomemben, a part of the common Slavic word stock for “important.” It has cognates in neighboring languages, reflecting shared roots for significance and priority.

See also: Slovenian language, adjectives, linguistic terminology, importance.