English–German

“desirable” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvʏnʃənsˌveːɐ̯t/

Example

Das wäre wünschenswerter, wenn wir früher anfangen.

That would be more desirable if we started earlier.

Illustration for wünschenswert (desirable)

How to say “desirable” in German

“Desirable” in German is wünschenswert.

A target chosen because it benefits people or fits a rule while other choices remain possible.

Full entry for wünschenswert: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wünschenswert

In Zeiten knapper Ressourcen ist es oft wünschenswert, Prioritäten zu setzen.

In times of scarce resources, it is often desirable to set priorities.

Tips for using wünschenswert

  • "Wünschenswert" does not mean required, so "nötig" or "erforderlich" is used when an obligation or necessity is intended.

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