adjective
nennenswert
notable
so groß, wichtig oder gut, dass man darüber sprechen oder es extra nennen sollte
The German word "nennenswert" is an adjective meaning "noteworthy" or "significant".
- It is made of "nenn-", derived from the verb "nennen" (to name or to mention), and "-wert", meaning "worth" or "valuable".
- So, "nennenswert" literally means "worth mentioning" or "worthy of being named."
Similar words:
- bedeutend (important, significant)
- erheblich (considerable)
- markant (remarkable)
Differences:
- nennenswert emphasizes worthiness to mention or note, often about something relatively modest but still notable.
- bedeutend and erheblich suggest a stronger, more impactful significance.
- markant implies a clear, striking distinction or characteristic.
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Examples
Das ist ein nennenswerter Erfolg.adjective
That is a notable success.
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