German word

würdig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvʏɐ̯dɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveworthy

Example

Sie ist ein würdiger Gast.

She is a worthy guest.

Illustration for würdig (worthy)

More examples

Er sprach in würdiger Weise über die Gefallenen.

He spoke about the fallen in a dignified manner.

Core concept

A person or act that merits respect because it shows dignity, moral worth, or admirable quality.

Common phrases

  • eine würdige Zeremonie

    a worthy ceremony

  • in würdiger Weise

    in a worthy manner

  • mit würdiger Haltung

    with a dignified bearing

Similar words

ehrenhaft: Marked by honorable behavior, honesty, and strong moral principles.
würdevoll: Having a calm, dignified, and composed manner.
respektvoll: Expressing respect and consideration in dealings with others.

Definition in German

So beschaffen, dass man einer Person oder Sache mit Respekt begegnet.

Word origin

Würdig comes from Old High German wirdīg and is related to Würde, expressing the quality of being worthy of esteem.

Usage tips

  • Würdig usually concerns respect or dignity, not practical suitability; geeignet or passend often expresses suitability instead.

Other meanings

  • admirableadjective
  • dignifiedadjective

Opposites

  • erniedrigendhumiliatingadjective
  • unwürdigunworthyadjective

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