schützenswert
Translation
worthy of protection, worth protecting, deserving of conservation
Examples
Die Altstadt ist sehr schützenswert.
The old town is very much worthy of protection.
Diese seltene Pflanzenart ist schützenswert.
This rare plant species is worthy of protection.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is worthy of protection. sth. is worthy of protection. Nature is worthy of protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erhaltenswert (worth preserving); Antonyms: wertlos (worthless)
Etymology
Composed of 'schützen' (to protect) and '-wert' (worth/worthy). It literally means 'worth protecting'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has 'Wert' (worth) and needs 'Schutz' (protection), like a valuable painting in a museum.