Die Sehenswürdigkeit
Example: Die Sehenswürdigkeit in der Stadt zieht viele Touristen an.
Definition
"Die Sehenswürdigkeit" refers to a notable place or landmark that attracts visitors due to its historical, cultural, or natural significance. It is often a famous or interesting site in a city or region that tourists want to see and experience.
Etymology
The word "die Sehenswürdigkeit" comes from the German components 'sehen' meaning 'to see' and 'würdig' meaning 'worthy,' combined with the suffix '-keit' which forms nouns. It literally means 'something worthy of being seen,' highlighting its role as an attraction.
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"Die Sehenswürdigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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