pomembno

Pomembno is a Slovenian word that functions as both an adjective and an adverb. It denotes importance, relevance, or significance and is used to indicate how a noun or statement matters within a context.

As an adjective, pom embno agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case. The basic forms are: masculine pom empben, feminine pom em bna, neuter pom embno. Before neuter nouns it appears as pomembno, as in pomembno vprašanje (an important question). Examples with other gendered nouns include pomemben projekt (important project) and pomembna odločitev (important decision).

As an adverb, pom en bn o modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses, expressing that something is of importance or should be given priority. A common usage is in introductory clauses such as Pomembno je, da opozorimo na to (It is important that we draw attention to this). In this role it is often paraphrased with phrases meaning “it is important to …” or “significantly …” depending on context.

Etymology and related terms: pom embno derives from the adjective pom emb en, which means important. Related synonyms include ključno (crucial), bistveno (essential), and pomembnost (importance). In standard Slovenian, the word contrasts with less formal expressions by carrying a clear emphasis on significance rather than mere interest.

See also: Slovenian grammar, Slovenian adjectives, Slovenian adverbs, list of Slovene synonyms.