betydningsfulde

Betydningsfulde is the Danish adjective meaning significant or meaningful. It is used to describe something that carries importance, relevance, or meaning, such as events, actions, statements, or relationships. The term emphasizes the qualitative weight of a thing rather than its size or frequency, and it can refer to both concrete and abstract phenomena.

Etymology: The word is formed from betydning (meaning, significance) plus the suffix fuld meaning full of. The base form is betydningsfuld; in neuter singular it becomes betydningsfuldt, and in plural or when modifying plural nouns it appears as betydningsfulde.

Usage: Betydningsfulde is common in formal and semi-formal Danish. It conveys not just usefulness but a deeper sense of importance or impact, often implying interpretive or lasting significance. It can be contrasted with væsentlig (essential) or vigtig (important) when a nuance of depth is intended.

Examples: Et betydningsfuldt møde (a significant/meaningful meeting), betydningsfulde øjeblikke (significant moments), betydningsfulde beslutninger (meaningful decisions). In research or analysis, one may refer to betydningsfulde resultater to denote results with meaningful or noteworthy significance.

See also: betydning, betydningsfuld, væsentlig. These terms relate to meaning, significance, and importance in Danish.