In German
interessant
Meaning: interesting
Example sentences
DasBuchistsehrinteressant.
The book is very interesting.
DasisteineinteressanteIdee.
That's an interesting idea.
IchfindeDeutschinteressant.
I find German interesting.
Grammar note
“Interessant” describes a thing or topic. “Interessiert” (interested) is a different word, describing a person's state: “ich bin interessiert” (I am interested).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “interessant” (interesting) with “interessiert” (interested) — one describes the thing, the other the person.
Quick check
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What's the difference between “interessant” and “interessiert”?
“Interessant” describes a thing; “interessiert” describes a person's interest.
How do you say “an interesting idea”?
“Eine interessante Idee”.