Citaatwaardig

Citaatwaardig is a Dutch adjective that means “worthy of quotation.” It is used to describe a statement, remark, or piece of text that is especially striking, significant, or memorable and therefore suitable for citing in articles, speeches, or other forms of communication. The word is a compound of citaat (citation) and waardig (worthy). It is commonly employed in journalism, academic writing, and everyday conversation to highlight quotations that encapsulate a broader truth, reveal a noteworthy perspective, or serve as a convincing argument.

In journalistic contexts, reporters may pick citaatwaardig content from interviews or public speeches to illustrate a point in a news article or editorial. Scholars sometimes refer to previously published citations as citaatwaardig when they support a research thesis. Even informal discussions may use the term to point out a particularly insightful or humorous comment: “That line from the movie was echt citaatwaardig.”

The term implies that the quoted material has gained some level of authority or resonance, not merely that it is intriguing. Writers often seek citaatwaardig material to lend weight to their own arguments or to provide a vivid example for readers. The speech or text is typically short, precise, and evocative, making it easy to remember and reproduce in other contexts.

Despite its usefulness, the distinction between a quotation that is merely interesting and one that is citaatwaardig can be subjective. In Dutch media, several programs or series have occasionally used the phrase as a title or theme, reflecting the cultural value placed on precise, impactful statements. The phrase comfortably spans formal and informal registers, making it a versatile term in Dutch communication.