minnesvärda

Minnesvärda is a Swedish adjective meaning memorable or worthy of being remembered. It is used to describe events, experiences, people, or moments that stand out in memory due to their significance, emotional impact, or uniqueness. The term is formed from minne, meaning memory, and värd, meaning worthy, conveying that something deserves to be remembered.

Grammatically, minnesvärda is the plural form of minnesvärd and is used before plural nouns (for example, minnesvärda händelser). The singular forms are minnesvärd (used with en-words) and minnesvärt (used with ett-words), depending on the noun’s gender and article. In practice, the word tends to carry a positive connotation and is common in everyday language, travel writing, and journalism.

Common collocations include minnesvärda dagar, minnesvärda ögonblick, händelser, and upplevelser. It is sometimes contrasted with oförglömlig, meaning unforgettable, or minnesrik, meaning memory-rich, to express different shades of lasting impression.

Minnesvärda descriptions are frequently used in narrative contexts to highlight moments that leave a lasting impression on the observer or participants. The term supports both personal reminiscence and broader cultural or historical storytelling, signaling events or experiences that readers or listeners are expected to remember.