This is the 986th most frequent Latvian word.
būtisks
Essential; significant; important.
Here, "būtisks" is used as an adjective to describe the importance and significance of the decision in the context of its impact.
Tas ir ļoti būtisks lēmums mūsu nākotnei.
This is a very important decision for our future.
Here, "būtisks" is used as an adjective in the form "būtiskā" to emphasize the key distinguishing factor in a comparative discussion.
Būtiskā atšķirība starp šiem diviem plāniem ir izmaksas.
The essential difference between these two plans is the cost.
Here, "būtisks" is applied descriptively to denote fundamental importance to a skills requirement in a given professional context.