Bemærkelsesværdige

Bemærkelsesværdige is a Danish adjective meaning remarkable or noteworthy. It is used to describe things that stand out because of significance, quality, or novelty. The term can describe events, discoveries, performances, people, or objects in both formal and everyday language.

Examples of usage include: "Det var en bemærkelsesværdig opdagelse." (That was a remarkable discovery.) "Forskningen viste bemærkelsesværdige fremskridt." (The research showed remarkable progress.) "De bemærkelsesværdige resultater kræver videre analyse." (The noteworthy results require further analysis.)

Etymology and related forms: bemærkelsesværdige is formed from the verb bemærke, meaning "to notice," combined with the suffix -elses- to create an adjective meaning "worthy of being noticed." The related noun bemærkning means a remark or note, and bemærkelsesværdighed refers to the quality of being remarkable.

Usage notes: In Danish, bemærkelsesværdige is a relatively strong, formal term commonly found in journalism, academic writing, and cultural criticism, as well as in speeches and literary prose. It is often used to highlight significance or exceptional quality. For milder emphasis, speakers may use synonyms such as notabel or enkeltstående qualifiers, depending on context. The word conveys a positive assessment of importance or distinction without implying value judgments beyond its factual prominence.