würdig

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See also: -würdig

German

Etymology

Würde +‎ -ig. Compare English worthy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvʏrdɪç/, /ˈvʏɐ̯dɪç/ (standard)
  • IPA(key): /ˈvʏrdɪk/, /ˈvʏɐ̯dɪk/ (common form in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
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  • Hyphenation: wür‧dig

Adjective

würdig (strong nominative masculine singular würdiger, comparative würdiger, superlative am würdigsten)

  1. worthy
    Bevor du meine Tochter heiratest, musst du dich als würdig erweisen.
    Before you marry my daughter, you must prove yourself worthy.
    Sein Verhalten ist eines Familienvaters nicht würdig.
    His behaviour is beneath the dignity of a family man.
    Sein Verhalten ist einem Familienvater nicht würdig. (colloquial)
    His behaviour is beneath the dignity of a family man.
    Sind Sie würdig, den heiligen Kelch zu halten?
    Are you worthy of holding the sacred chalice?
    Vergiss ihn. Er ist deiner nicht würdig.
    Forget him. He's not worthy of you.
  2. honourable, dignified
    Die würdigen Herren betraten den Saal.
    The honourable gentlemen entered the hall.

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Further reading

  • würdig” in Duden online
  • würdig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • würdig” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon