wertvollen
Translation
valuable, precious
Examples
Ich habe den wertvollen Ring verloren.
I lost the valuable ring.
Wir danken den wertvollen Helfern.
We thank the valuable helpers.
Er erzählte von seinen wertvollen Erfahrungen.
He talked about his valuable experiences.
Grammar Patterns
the valuable ((sth. acc.)) den wertvollen ((et4)) I am looking for the valuable key.
to the valuable ((sth. dat.)) dem wertvollen ((et3)) He gives a bone to the valuable dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kostbar, teuer; Antonyms: wertlos.
Etymology
A compound of 'Wert' (worth, value) and '-voll' (full). 'wertvollen' is a declined form of the base adjective 'wertvoll'.
Memory Tips
Recognize the '-en' ending as a sign of adjective inflection, typically following words like 'den', 'dem', or in the plural.