ADJECTIVE

wertvoll/ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/valuable; precious; meaningful

wertvoll is a German adjective that means valuable, precious, or meaningful. It is pronounced /ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "wertvoller" and "wertvollsten".

Definitions

1.having a high value or being worth a lot of money(material/appraisal)

a.expensive or precious because of monetary or material worth

Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und wird in einem Museum aufbewahrt.The painting is very valuable and is kept in a museum.

2.important, meaningful, or highly appreciated (not necessarily material)(figurative/abstract)

a.having significant personal or emotional value

Freundschaft ist für mich das Wertvollste im Leben.Friendship is the most valuable thing in life for me.

Adjective Forms

Positivewertvoll
Comparativewertvoller
Superlativewertvollsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "wertvoll" mean in English?
"wertvoll" means valuable, precious, or meaningful. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "wertvoll"?
"wertvoll" is pronounced /ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "wertvoll"?
The comparative of "wertvoll" is "wertvoller" and the superlative is "wertvollsten".
What part of speech is "wertvoll"?
"wertvoll" is a adjective in German.

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