lehrreich
Translation
instructive, educational, informative
Examples
Der Vortrag war sehr lehrreich.
The lecture was very instructive.
Es war eine lehrreiche Erfahrung.
It was an educational experience.
Grammar Patterns
lehrreich sein to be instructive The lecture was very instructive.
eine lehrreiche Erfahrung an instructive experience It was an educational experience.
Similar Words
informativ (informative), aufschlussreich (enlightening), bildend (educational)
Etymology
A combination of 'lehren' (to teach) and '-reich' (rich in). So, literally 'rich in teaching'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'teach-rich'. Something that is rich with things to teach you.