interessante
Translation
interesting, engaging, captivating
Examples
Das ist eine interessante Frage.
That is an interesting question.
Ich lese interessante Bücher.
I read interesting books.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (feminine, singular, nominative/accusative) modifies a feminine singular noun in the nominative or accusative case Das ist eine interessante Geschichte.
((Adjective)) + Noun (plural, nominative/accusative) modifies a plural noun in the nominative or accusative case Wir haben interessante Themen besprochen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fesselnd (captivating), spannend (exciting); Antonyms: langweilig (boring), uninteressant (uninteresting)
Etymology
From Latin 'interesse' (to be between, to be of importance), via French 'intéressant'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'inter-' (between) and 'esse' (to be). Something that 'is between' you and the world, grabbing your attention.