German Conversation · Level 75
59 words
German word
bemerkenswert
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈmɛʁkənsˌveːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- adjectivenoteworthy
Example
Das ist wirklich bemerkenswert.
That is really noteworthy.
More examples
Sein Fortschritt ist absolut bemerkenswert.
His progress is absolutely noteworthy.
Core concept
A detail that makes attention pause because it stands out from the ordinary.
Common phrases
wirklich bemerkenswert
really noteworthy
absolut bemerkenswert
absolutely noteworthy
Similar words
erstaunlich: Surprising because it differs from what was expected.
beeindruckend: Striking enough to leave a powerful impression.
auffällig: Easy to notice because it stands out visibly.
interessant: Engaging because it stimulates curiosity or interest.
Definition in German
ein Adjektiv für etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder auffallend ist und daher Aufmerksamkeit verdient
Word origin
Bemerkenswert is formed from bemerken, 'notice', and the adjective-forming element -wert, giving the sense of 'worth noticing'.
Usage tips
- Bemerkenswert can be neutral as well as positive, so it may describe an unusual fact without expressing admiration.
Other meanings
- remarkableadjective
Opposites
- unbedeutendinsignificantadjective
Related words
- bemerkenswerterweiseremarkablyadverb
- Bemerkenswertheitnoteworthinessnoun