bemerkenswert
Translation
remarkable, noteworthy, notable
Examples
Er hat einen bemerkenswerten Erfolg erzielt.
He achieved a remarkable success.
Wir sprachen über die bemerkenswerten Ergebnisse.
We talked about the remarkable results.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. Er hat einen bemerkenswerten Erfolg erzielt.
((as a predicative adjective)) used after a linking verb like 'sein' (to be). Sein Erfolg ist bemerkenswert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: außergewöhnlich (extraordinary), auffallend (striking); Antonyms: unbedeutend (insignificant), gewöhnlich (ordinary).
Etymology
From `be-` (prefix) + `merken` (to notice) + `-s-` (linking element) + `wert` (worth). Literally means 'worth noticing' or 'worthy of remark'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is so interesting it makes you stop and 'remark' on it. It is 'worth' the remark, hence 'bemerkenswert'.