lohnend
worthwhile
Bringing good benefits or results and therefore worth the time, effort, or money invested in it.
EXAMPLE
Die lange Reise war trotz der hohen Kosten lohnend.
The long journey was worthwhile despite the high cost.
lohnend
worthwhile
lohnend – lohnender – am lohnendsten
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Meanings
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | lohnend |
|---|---|
| comparative | lohnender |
| superlative | am lohnendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Lohnend' (worthwhile) belongs to the word family of 'lohnen' (to be worthwhile) and is derived from the verb with the ending '-end'. It therefore describes something that brings benefits or good returns.
EXAMPLE
Die lohnende Arbeit an dem Projekt hat sich am Ende ausgezahlt.
The rewarding work on the project paid off in the end.
Typical collocations
'Lohnend' (worthwhile) is often used with activities, experiences, and projects. Typical collocations include 'eine lohnende Investition' (a worthwhile investment), 'eine lohnende Aufgabe' (a worthwhile task), 'eine lohnende Erfahrung' (a worthwhile experience), and 'ein lohnendes Ziel' (a worthwhile goal).
EXAMPLE
Für erfahrene Wanderer ist der Aufstieg zu diesem Gipfel ein lohnendes Ziel.
For experienced hikers, reaching this summit is a worthwhile goal.
Evaluations
The adjective is often used when evaluating an activity, project, or expense. It can appear both before a noun and after 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Ein Besuch des kleinen Museums ist auf jeden Fall lohnend.
Visiting the small museum is definitely worthwhile.
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