How do you say "What is important to you for the future?" in German?

"What is important to you for the future?" in German is "Was ist Ihnen für die Zukunft wichtig?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘What is important to you for the future?’ in German

Q: What does "Was ist Ihnen für die Zukunft wichtig?" mean in English?

"Was ist Ihnen für die Zukunft wichtig?" means "What is important to you for the future?" in English. Usage tip: [Wichtig sein] works with the person in a changed form: [Was ist Ihnen wichtig?], literally more like 'What is important to you?' The same pattern is common: [Mir ist Qualität wichtig].

Was ist Ihnen für die Zukunft wichtig?

vahs ist EE-nen fyoor dee TSOO-koonft VIKH-tikh

[vahs ist EE-nen fyoor dee TSOO-koonft VIKH-tikh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Wichtig sein] works with the person in a changed form: [Was ist Ihnen wichtig?], literally more like 'What is important to you?' The same pattern is common: [Mir ist Qualität wichtig].

🇩🇪 In Germany: In interviews, this is a normal open question about priorities and motivation, not a deeply personal one. A practical answer about growth, stability, team, or impact fits well.

Phrase Breakdown

Was ist Ihnen

vahs ist EE-nen

what is important to you

Formal question structure asking about priorities or values.

Example

Was ist Ihnen im Beruf wichtig?

What is important to you in a job?

Words in this phrase

Was

[vahs]

what

Question word asking for information about things or priorities.

Example

Was ist heute im Kurs?

What is in the course today?

ist

[ist]

Form of sein used here to ask a question.

Example

Ist das Ihr Platz?

Is that your seat?

Ihnen

[EE-nen]

to you

Formal/plural dative pronoun used in polite speech.

Example

Ist Ihnen Ruhe wichtig?

Is peace and quiet important to you?

Für die Zukunft

fyoor dee TSOO-koonft

for the future

Refers to future plans, goals, or long-term perspective.

Example

Für die Zukunft wünsche ich mir mehr Zeit.

For the future, I wish for more time.

Words in this phrase

für

[fyoor]

for

Preposition showing relation to a purpose or time ahead.

Example

Ich spare für ein Auto.

I am saving for a car.

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used here with Zukunft.

Example

Die Tasche ist neu.

The bag is new.

Zukunft

[TSOO-koonft]

future

Time ahead; plans and life later on.

Example

Für die Zukunft wünsche ich mir Sicherheit.

For the future I wish for security.

Wichtig?

VIKH-tikh

important?

Adjective used here in a question about priorities.

Example

Was ist Ihnen wichtig?

What is important to you?

Words in this phrase

wichtig

[VIKH-tikh]

important

Something that matters a lot or has priority.

Example

Pünktlichkeit ist im Beruf wichtig.

Punctuality is important at work.

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