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So interesting, well-written, or informative that it is worth reading.
Der Artikel über den Klimawandel in der aktuellen Ausgabe der Zeitschrift ist wirklich sehr lesenswert.
The article about climate change in the current issue of the magazine is really very worth reading.
The adjective is formed from the verb 'lesen' (to read) and the suffix '-wert' (worth). So it literally means 'worth being read.' The suffix '-wert' can also be combined with other verbs, e.g. 'sehenswert' (worth seeing) or 'hörenswert' (worth listening to).
Ich fand den Roman sehr lesenswert.
I found the novel very worth reading.
'Lesenswert' (worth reading) can stand before a noun or be part of the predicate with 'sein' (to be). In both cases, it describes the quality of something written.
Das ist ein wirklich lesenswerter Blogeintrag.
That is a blog post that is really worth reading.
This adjective is typically used to describe texts. Common combinations are: 'ein lesenswerter Artikel' (an article worth reading), 'ein lesenswertes Buch' (a book worth reading), or 'ein lesenswerter Roman' (a novel worth reading).
In der Zeitung war ein lesenswerter Kommentar zur aktuellen Politik.
There was a commentary on current politics in the newspaper that was worth reading.
recommendable
Both words express a positive assessment of a book. “Empfehlenswert” says more generally that the book can be recommended to others, whereas “lesenswert” emphasizes that it is worth reading. “Empfehlenswert” is more suitable for a general recommendation, while “lesenswert” is more suitable when highlighting the enjoyment or informational value of reading it.
Der neue Roman ist lesenswert, weil er eine ungewöhnliche Geschichte erzählt.
The new novel is worth reading because it tells an unusual story.
Der neue Roman ist empfehlenswert, weil er spannend geschrieben ist.
The new novel is recommendable because it is excitingly written.
