-ind-
-ind-: Worth Doing
-ind- says that something deserves the action.
How It Works
| Verb | With -ind- | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| vidi | vidinda | worth seeing |
| legi | leginda | worth reading |
| laŭdi | laŭdinda | praiseworthy |
| fidi | fidinda | trustworthy |
| bedaŭri | bedaŭrinde | unfortunately |
As with -ebl-, the verb normally has an object, and the -ind- word describes the thing the action is done to. Videbla says that something can be seen, and vidinda says that it deserves to be seen.
An -ind- word agrees with its noun: vidindaj muzeoj are museums worth seeing. The adverb bedaŭrinde is common at the start of a sentence. It means that the news deserves regret.
Examples (5)
- Tiu muzeo estas vidinda.
That museum is worth seeing.
Vidinda says that the museum deserves a visit.
- La nova romano de Greta estas leginda.
Greta's new novel is worth reading.
Leginda says that the novel deserves to be read.
- Via helpo estas laŭdinda.
Your help is praiseworthy.
Laŭdinda says that your help deserves praise.
- Bedaŭrinde mi ne povas veni al la kunveno.
Unfortunately I cannot come to the meeting.
Bedaŭrinde is the adverb form of the same idea.
- Ana estas fidinda; ŝi ĉiam diras la veron.
Ana is trustworthy; she always tells the truth.
Fidinda says that Ana deserves trust.
Common Mistakes
Using -ebl- when you mean worth doing.
Tiu muzeo estas videbla!Tiu muzeo estas vidinda!Videbla means that something can be seen, as in De ĉi tie la monto estas videbla. To say that the museum deserves a visit, use -ind-.
How It Connects
Learn This First
The ending -ind- is the sister of -ebl-.
Related Patterns
Practice -ind- in Bubblegum
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