German Conversation · Level 49
73 words
German word
wertvoll
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/
Meaning
- adjectivevaluable
Example
Das ist ein wertvoller Ring.
That is a valuable ring.
More examples
Diese Information ist wertvoll für das Projekt.
This information is valuable for the project.
Core concept
Something treasured for the benefit, importance, or lasting worth it provides.
Common phrases
wertvolle Erfahrung
valuable experience
wertvolle Information
valuable information
wertvolle Zeit
valuable time
Similar words
wichtig: Crucial to a matter or decision because of its strong influence.
nützlich: Useful in practice for achieving a desired outcome.
teuer: Costing a great deal of money to purchase.
Definition in German
Von hohem materiellen oder ideellen Wert; geschätzt.
Word origin
German Wert developed from the inherited Germanic word for value, and wertvoll adds -voll to express abundance of that quality.
Usage tips
- The adjective takes normal endings, as in ein wertvoller Ring and eine wertvolle Erfahrung, so the final form changes with gender, case, and number.