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desirable
Describes something whose occurrence or presence is viewed as positive or advantageous. It expresses that something is worth striving for.
Eine schnelle Lösung des Problems wäre wünschenswert.
A quick solution to the problem would be desirable.
The word is made up of 'wünschen' (to wish) and 'wert' (worth). So it literally describes something that is worth being wished for.
Ein respektvoller Umgang miteinander ist immer wünschenswert.
Respectful interaction with one another is always desirable.
'Wünschenswert' (desirable) is very often used in impersonal sentences with 'es' (it). Typical patterns are 'Es ist/wäre wünschenswert, dass ...' (It is/would be desirable that ...) or 'Es ist/wäre wünschenswert, ... zu ...' (It is/would be desirable to ...).
Es wäre wünschenswert, wenn alle pünktlich kommen würden.
It would be desirable if everyone came on time.
'Wünschenswert' (desirable) belongs more to formal or written language. It sounds more polite and detached than a direct demand.
Für die weitere Zusammenarbeit wäre eine transparentere Kommunikation wünschenswert.
For further cooperation, more transparent communication would be desirable.
welcome
'willkommen' and 'wünschenswert' can both say that something is positive or wanted. 'willkommen' is often used when something fits a situation well or is a pleasant help. It sounds more direct and more suitable for everyday use. 'wünschenswert' describes more that something would be good or advantageous, especially in plans, rules, or evaluations. It sounds somewhat more objective. When something is pleasant right now, 'willkommen' fits well; when you are saying what would be good for the future, 'wünschenswert' is more precise.
Für die neue Stelle sind gute Deutschkenntnisse wünschenswert.
Good German skills are desirable for the new position.
Bei der Hitze ist ein Glas Wasser sehr willkommen.
In this heat, a glass of water is very welcome.