interessant
Translation
interesting
Examples
Das ist ein interessantes Buch.
That is an interesting book.
Ich finde den Film sehr interessant.
I find the film very interesting.
Er hat mir etwas Interessantes erzählt.
He told me something interesting.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: to be interesting The film is interesting.
attributive: an interesting ... He is reading an interesting book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spannend (exciting), fesselnd (captivating); Antonyms: langweilig (boring), uninteressant (uninteresting)
Etymology
From French 'intéressant', ultimately from Latin 'interesse' meaning 'to be of importance'. An international word.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'interesting', making it very easy to recognize and remember.