vigtigste

Vigtigste is a Danish adjective form meaning “the most important.” It is the definite superlative of the adjective vigtig, which means important. The word is used to identify the highest level of importance within a set of items or ideas.

In Danish grammar, the definite form of adjectives is used when a noun is definite or when the superlative is used with a definite noun phrase. Accordingly, the phrase den vigtigste opgave means “the most important task,” and de vigtigste punkter means “the most important points.” The predicate form, as in Det er det vigtigste, translates to “That is the most important thing.” The spelling vigtigste is common in singular definite and plural contexts.

Etymology and cognates: Vigtig comes from Old Danish and has cognates across the Scandinavian languages. The concept and the form gyakewise appear in Norwegian and Swedish, reflecting a shared Germanic heritage for the meaning “most important.” The English equivalent is the definite superlative “the most important.”

Usage notes: Vigtigste typically appears before the noun it modifies in definite phrases, and it can function in both descriptive and predicative positions. While the basic idea is straightforward—marking the utmost importance—the exact inflection follows language-specific rules for definiteness, number, and gender.

Overall, vigtigste is a standard form in Danish for expressing the highest degree of importance within a defined set, widely used in formal and informal writing.