adjective

lehrreich

educational · informative · instructive

So gestaltet, dass man dabei etwas Neues und Nützliches lernt.

The German word "lehrreich" is an adjective meaning "educational" or "informative". It is composed of the noun "Lehre" meaning "teaching" or "lesson", and the suffix "-reich" meaning "rich in". So, "lehrreich" literally translates to "rich in teaching".

Similar words include:

  • informativ (informative)
  • bildend (educational, formative)
  • unterrichtend (instructive)

Difference:
While "lehrreich" emphasizes content that provides useful lessons or insights, "informativ" focuses more on conveying information. "Bildend" is often broader, referring to something that fosters intellectual development, and "unterrichtend" relates more directly to formal instruction or teaching.

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Examples

Die Dokumentation war sehr lehrreich.adjective

The documentary was very educational.

Ich fand den Vortrag überraschend lehrreich.adjective

I found the lecture surprisingly informative.

Die Führung durch das Museum war für die Gruppe äußerst lehrreich.adjective

The tour through the museum was extremely instructive for the group.

Die Übung im Kurs erwies sich als lehrreich.adjective

The exercise in the course proved to be instructive.

Können wir eine lehrreiche Exkursion organisieren?adjective

Can we organize an educational excursion?

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