instructive
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instructive
Of such a nature that one can learn something from it; informative and broadening one's horizons.
Der Besuch im Technikmuseum war für die ganze Familie sehr lehrreich.
The visit to the technology museum was very instructive for the whole family.
instructive
Describes an often negative or difficult experience from which one has learned an important lesson for the future.
Der gescheiterte Geschäftsversuch war eine teure, aber sehr lehrreiche Erfahrung für ihn.
The failed business attempt was an expensive but very instructive experience for him.
The word is made up of the stem of the verb 'lehren' (to teach) and the suffix '-reich' (-rich / full of). Something that is 'lehrreich' (instructive) is therefore literally 'rich in teaching' or full of lessons.
Die Dokumentation über die Tiefsee war unglaublich lehrreich.
The documentary about the deep sea was incredibly instructive.
'Lehrreich' (instructive) is often combined with abstract nouns that describe a form of knowledge transfer or experience. Typical examples are 'eine lehrreiche Erfahrung' (an instructive experience), 'ein lehrreiches Gespräch' (an instructive conversation), or 'ein lehrreicher Vortrag' (an instructive lecture).
Danke für das Gespräch, es war wirklich sehr lehrreich für mich.
Thank you for the conversation; it was really very instructive for me.
When a difficult or negative experience is meant, from which one has learned something, this is often made clear by additional adjectives such as 'schmerzhaft' (painful) or 'teuer' (expensive).
Der Verlust des Projekts war eine teure, aber lehrreiche Lektion in Sachen Planung.
The loss of the project was an expensive but instructive lesson in planning.
educational / fine
A museum visit can be both bildend (educational) and instructive. Lehrreich emphasizes that you gain specific new knowledge from it. Bildend focuses more strongly on the broader development of knowledge, the mind, and cultural understanding.
Der Museumsbesuch war lehrreich, weil sie dort viel über die Herstellung alter Münzen erfuhr.
The museum visit was instructive because she learned a lot there about how old coins were made.
Der Museumsbesuch war bildend, weil er ihr Verständnis für die europäische Kultur erweiterte.
The museum visit was educational because it broadened her understanding of European culture.
