bemærkelsesværdig

Bemærkelsesværdig is a Danish adjective meaning "worthy of remark" or "remarkable; noteworthy." It denotes something that stands out due to quality, size, novelty, or impact. The form is built from bemærkelse (remark) and værdig (worthy), and it is used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after a linking verb: en bemærkelsesværdig bedrift; Præstationen var bemærkelsesværdig. The adverbial form is bemærkelsesværdigt.

Usage of bemærkelsesværdig is common in both formal and informal Danish, particularly in journalism, academia, and discourse that aims to underline significance. It typically describes positive or impressive phenomena, but can also denote notable or surprising developments. Typical collocations include en bemærkelsesværdig bedrift, bemærkelsesværdig udvikling, bemærkelsesværdig forskel. The term can refer to events, results, discoveries, or historical moments.

Related terms and nuance: Synonyms include notabel and markant, which carry similar senses of importance or conspicuousness, though with slightly different connotations. An antonym would be almindelig eller triviel, indicating ordinary or routine. The adverb form bemærkelsesværdigt is used to modify verbs, as in Dette skete bemærkelsesværdigt hurtigt. In English, the most common translations are "remarkable" or "noteworthy." The word remains widely understood across Danish dialects and registers.