English–German

“interesting” in German

German

Alsospannend

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntəʁɛˈsant/

Example

Dieses Thema ist am interessantesten.

This topic is the most interesting.

Illustration for interessant (interesting)

How to say “interesting” in German

“Interesting” in German is interessant.

A subject with enough pull to keep attention and invite a closer look.

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

Example sentences with interessant

Ich finde das Buch interessant.

I find the book interesting.

Tips for using interessant

  • Unlike English interested, interessant describes the subject, while interessiert describes a person's state: Das Thema ist interessant, but Ich bin interessiert.

Other German words for “interesting”

Ich habe ein spannendes Buch gelesen.

I read an interesting book.

“interesting” in other languages