bemerkenswert

Bemerkenswert is a German adjective meaning worthy of remark, noteworthy, or remarkable. It is used to indicate that someone or something stands out, merits attention, or reveals an unusual or significant characteristic. The term can describe people, events, findings, or phenomena in a neutral to positive sense, depending on the context.

Etymology and usage context: bemerkenswert is formed from the verb bemerken (to notice or remark) with the prefix be- and the suffix -wert (worth). It is closely related to beachtenswert, which also means worthy of attention. While both terms highlight importance, bemerkenswert often conveys a stronger or more surprising sense of significance in formal writing, journalism, and academic texts, though it can appear in everyday language as well.

Common usage and nuance: In German, bemerkenswert is typically used to emphasize something that deserves notice without necessarily judging it as good or bad. It can introduce noteworthy results, peculiar findings, or notable achievements. Collocations include bemerkenswert ist, eine bemerkenswerte Leistung, eine bemerkenswerte Entdeckung, or ein bemerkenswertes Ereignis. The word is generally neutral to positive in tone, but it can be applied descriptively to unusual or unexpected aspects without a value judgment.

Examples: “Der Anstieg der Temperaturen ist bemerkenswert.” “Es ist bemerkenswert, dass die Studie reproduzierbare Ergebnisse liefert.” “Die Forscher presentieren eine bemerkenswerte Entdeckung.” See also beachtenswert, and the English equivalents noteworthy or remarkable.