German word

lesenswert

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːzənsˌveːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveworth reading

Example

Das ist ein lesenswertes Buch.

That is a book worth reading.

Illustration for lesenswert (worth reading)

More examples

Der Blogpost ist lesenswert.

The blog post is worth reading.

Core concept

A book or text with enough substance to repay the time spent reading it.

Common phrases

  • ein lesenswertes Buch

    a book worth reading

  • lesenswerte Beiträge

    articles worth reading

  • für lesenswert halten

    consider ___ worth reading

Similar words

empfehlenswert: Good enough to merit recommendation to others.
informativ: Providing useful information or clear explanations.
interessant: Holding attention by being engaging or thought-provoking.

Definition in German

Ein Adjektiv für Texte oder Werke, die so beschaffen sind, dass man sie lesen sollte.

Word origin

Lesenswert combines lesen, meaning 'to read', with Wert, meaning 'worth' or 'value', like the related adjective sehenswert.

Usage tips

  • Lesenswert usually describes written works, while films and sights are commonly described as sehenswert.

Other meanings

  • must-readadjective

Opposites

  • wertlosworthlessadjective
  • uninteressantuninterestingadjective

Related words

  • Lesenswertessomething worth readingnoun
  • Lesenswertigkeitworthiness of readingnoun

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