interessant
Translation
interesting
Examples
Das Buch ist sehr interessant.
The book is very interesting.
Das ist ein interessanter Gedanke.
That is an interesting thought.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is interesting sth. is interesting The topic is very interesting for me.
an interesting ((noun)) an interesting ... That was an interesting movie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spannend (exciting), fesselnd (captivating); Antonyms: langweilig (boring), uninteressant (uninteresting)
Etymology
From Latin 'interesse' (to be between, to be important). The prefix 'inter-' means 'between'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'interesting'. Think of something that holds your interest.