I'm looking for a way to describe how 'important' something is someone says. In German people say something like ' his words have substance' or 'put some weight or substance to what you say' .
"Gravitas" used to be a good word to use; it has come to mean something close to what you are looking for. It's getting a little jargonny I think, but probably still useful.
I'm looking for a way to describe how 'important' something is someone says. In German people say something like ' his words have substance' or 'put some weight or substance to what you say' .
I would have to make up a context, though. Let's say your son/daughter is getting older and interested in going out and drinking and you tell them not to drink because it is unhealthy. Of course, they wouldn't believe you because that's what teenagers do. But if their role model, who is a famous person, would say the same, it would carry more weight.