German Conversation · Level 92
59 words
German word
wünschenswert
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvʏnʃənsˌveːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- adjectivedesirable
Example
Das wäre wünschenswerter, wenn wir früher anfangen.
That would be more desirable if we started earlier.
More examples
In Zeiten knapper Ressourcen ist es oft wünschenswert, Prioritäten zu setzen.
In times of scarce resources, it is often desirable to set priorities.
Core concept
A target chosen because it benefits people or fits a rule while other choices remain possible.
Common phrases
äußerst wünschenswert
extremely desirable
aus praktischer Sicht wünschenswert
desirable from a practical standpoint
politisch wünschenswert
politically desirable
Similar words
empfehlenswert: Worth recommending because it is likely to bring good results.
ratsam: Advisable as a sensible course of action in the circumstances.
erwünscht: Wanted or regarded as pleasing and appropriate.
vorteilhaft: Providing an advantage or beneficial result.
Definition in German
Etwas, das zwar nicht zwingend ist, aber aus Sicht von Handelnden oder Regeln sinnvoll und wünschenswert erscheint.
Word origin
"Wünschenswert" developed from "wünschen" and the adjective-forming element "-wert", linking a wish with the idea of worth.
Usage tips
- "Wünschenswert" does not mean required, so "nötig" or "erforderlich" is used when an obligation or necessity is intended.
Opposites
- unerwünschtundesirableadjective
- unangemesseninappropriateadjective
Related words
- wünschenswerterweisedesirablyadverb
- Wünschbarkeitdesirabilitynoun