مْهِمّ (mhimm) — "important" in Levantine Arabic

Kullna ta'allamna dars muhimm: lamma neta'aawan w nkhattet sawah, benqdar nwaaje' as'ab et-tahaddiyat illi b-tejeena bil-haya.

We all learned an important lesson: when we cooperate and plan together, we can face the toughest challenges that come our way in life.

from The Mountain Storm: Challenges and Unity

'Ana, ka-shabba a'mal fi majal al-i'lam, ara anna sawt al-shabab muhimmun jiddan fi hadhihi al-niqashat al-mu'aqqada.

I, as a young woman working in media, believe that the voice of youth is very important in these complex discussions.

from A Family Discussion on the Political News Broadcast

Imtihana, "Mashari' el Takhteet el 'Omrani," kteer muhimm li'alamataha en-niha'iyeh w hiye darasetlu ayyam taweeleh.

Her exam, "Urban Planning Projects," is very important for her final grades, and she studied for it for many long days.

from Rania and the Hamra Exam

Ah, el-ers mohemm w akeed fee farah kbeer, bas ana a'andi hadaf akbar li-'amali.

Oh, the wedding is important and surely there is great joy, but I have a bigger goal for my work.

from Neighbors' Talk: Between Work and Family

abu Ahmad haka bi-fakhr 'an injaaz muhimm haqqaqo bi-shughlo hal-usbu' w hal-shi bi-fadl khibrato it-taweele

Abu Ahmad spoke proudly about an important achievement he realized at work this week, and this was thanks to his long experience.

from The Surprise Family Gathering

Lara: W hada shi kteer muhimm ya Tareq, ta'leem al-jeel al-jadeed huwe asas bina' mustaqbal afdal lil-kull.

Lara: And this is very important, Tareq, educating the new generation is the foundation for building a better future for everyone.

from A Political Discussion in Gemmayzeh