Rëndësishëm

Rëndësishëm is an Albanian adjective meaning important, significant, or of consequence. It is used to describe something that has importance, relevance, or priority, and it applies to events, decisions, information, people, or objects. The term is common in both formal writing and everyday speech.

The adjective agrees with the noun in gender and number. The masculine singular form is i rëndësishëm, the feminine singular form is e rëndësishme, the masculine plural form is të rëndësishëm, and the feminine plural form is të rëndësishme. It is often employed to emphasize urgency or value, for example: “Kjo është vendim i rëndësishëm” and “Kërkesa për financim është e rëndësishme.”

Etymology and related terms: rëndësishëm is derived from the noun rendësi (importance, significance) or a closely related form meaning importance, with the suffix -shëm used to create an adjective that denotes a quality. Related nouns include rendësi/rëndësi (meaning importance), and the related adjective parëndësishëm expresses the opposite meaning, not important or of little importance. Synonyms conveying strength or priority can include kyç, thelbësor, or prioritar in appropriate contexts.

Usage notes: Rëndësishëm can be applied in various registers, from political and academic discourse to news reporting and everyday conversation. It often signals that a matter should be treated with attention or given priority, rather than merely being noticeable.

See also: rendësi (importance), rëndësia, parëndësishëm (not important), thelbësor (essential).