venerable
ehrwürdig – ehrwürdiger – am ehrwürdigsten
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venerable
Deserving great respect because of advanced age, history, dignity, or outstanding achievements.
Die ehrwürdige Universität blickt auf eine mehr als fünfhundertjährige Geschichte zurück.
The venerable university has a history spanning more than five hundred years.
| basic form | ehrwürdig |
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| comparative | ehrwürdiger |
| superlative | am ehrwürdigsten |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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In 'ehrwürdig' (venerable), you can recognize the parts 'ehr-' and 'würdig' (worthy). 'Ehr-' refers to 'Ehre' (honor); this structure helps you associate the word with recognition and respect.
Alle hörten der ehrwürdigen Professorin aufmerksam zu.
Everyone listened attentively to the venerable professor.
'Ehrwürdig' (venerable) belongs to an elevated register and often has a solemn tone. It is particularly suited to ceremonial speeches, historical descriptions, and texts that express deep respect.
In seiner Festrede erinnerte der Bürgermeister an die ehrwürdige Tradition des jährlichen Stadtfestes.
In his ceremonial speech, the mayor recalled the venerable tradition of the annual town festival.
Common combinations include 'ehrwürdige Mauern' (venerable walls), 'ein ehrwürdiges Gebäude' (a venerable building), and 'ein ehrwürdiger Herr' (a venerable gentleman). When used of buildings and walls, the word also expresses respect for their history.
Hinter den ehrwürdigen Mauern des Klosters findet jedes Jahr ein Musikfestival statt.
A music festival takes place every year within the venerable walls of the monastery.
