adjective

würdig

worthy

So gut oder wichtig, dass man Achtung, Lob oder Hilfe dafür geben soll.

Definition & meaning

The German adjective "würdig" translates to "worthy," "dignified," or "deserving" in English. It is used to describe someone or something that possesses the qualities or merit necessary to justify a particular action, status, or feeling.

Deserving of something: It indicates that a person or thing deserves a certain treatment or recognition (e.g., "einer Sache würdig" - worthy of something).
Dignified/Solemn: It describes a manner or appearance that commands respect, characterized by poise, seriousness, and self-possession.

Grammar & Word origin

"Würdig" is an adjective that can be inflected according to its position in the sentence. It is derived from the Old High German word "wirdig," which is linked to the noun "die Würde" (dignity). It belongs to the same word family as "der Wert" [?](vocabuo://word/Wert] (value/worth).