German word

interessant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntəʁɛˈsant/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinteresting

Example

Dieses Thema ist am interessantesten.

This topic is the most interesting.

Illustration for interessant (interesting)

More examples

Ich finde das Buch interessant.

I find the book interesting.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • etwas interessant finden

    find something interesting

  • interessant klingen

    sound interesting

  • für Kinder interessant

    interesting to children

Similar words

spannend: Full of suspense or excitement that keeps attention until the end.
faszinierend: So compelling that it draws strong interest and invites deeper thought.
unterhaltsam: Pleasant and enjoyable enough to make time pass unnoticed.
informativ: Containing useful facts or information that add to one's knowledge.

Definition in German

etwas, das Aufmerksamkeit oder Neugier weckt und als lohnend gilt, näher betrachtet zu werden

Word origin

German interessant came through French intéressant from Latin interesse, meaning to matter or be of concern.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • intriguingadjective

Opposites

  • uninteressantuninterestingadjective

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