sentimentaler Wert
having a sentimental value
The term 'sentimentaler Wert' in German refers to the emotional or personal value attached to an object, rather than its monetary or functional value. This could be due to the object's history, the memories it evokes, or its symbolic significance to the individual. It is often used in the context of cherished possessions or keepsakes.
Example sentences using: sentimentaler Wert
Dieses Foto hat einen sentimentalen Wert für mich.
This photo has sentimental value to me.
This sentence is used when someone has a strong affection for something, usually because it reminds them of a significant person, place, or event.
Trotz seines geringen finanziellen Wertes, stellt diese Uhr einen sentimentalen Wert dar.
Despite its low financial value, this watch represents a sentimental value.
This sentence implies that even though the watch may not be valuable in monetary terms, it holds sentimental value, meaning it has significant emotional importance.
Diese handgemachten Gegenstände haben einen sentimentalen Wert für mich.
These handmade items have sentimental value to me.
The phrase suggests that certain items, in this case handmade ones, hold a great deal of emotional significance which is referred to as 'sentimental value'.