lohnenswert
worthwhile
So good or useful that the effort, cost, or risk required is worth it.
EXAMPLE
Der Besuch dieser Ausstellung ist trotz der langen Anfahrt lohnenswert.
Visiting this exhibition is worthwhile despite the long journey.
lohnenswert
worthwhile
lohnenswert – lohnenswerter – am lohnenswertesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry lohnenswert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | lohnenswert |
|---|---|
| comparative | lohnenswerter |
| superlative | am lohnenswertesten |
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 formation
“Lohnenswert” is formed from the infinitive “lohnen” (to be worth it), the linking element “-s-,” and “-wert” (worth). Its form serves as a reminder that something is worthwhile because of its benefit or result.
EXAMPLE
Die zusätzliche Vorbereitung war für das Gespräch lohnenswert.
The additional preparation was worthwhile for the conversation.
Typical collocations
“Lohnenswert” is often used with activities or things in which you invest time, money, or effort. Typical collocations include “ein lohnenswerter Ausflug” (a worthwhile day trip), “eine lohnenswerte Investition” (a worthwhile investment), and “ein lohnenswertes Ziel” (a worthwhile destination).
EXAMPLE
Die Renovierung war eine lohnenswerte Investition in die alte Wohnung.
The renovation was a worthwhile investment in the old apartment.
Sentence patterns
“Lohnenswert” is often used with “für + Akkusativ” (for + accusative) when indicating for whom something is particularly worthwhile. A contrast with “trotz” (despite) is also common because the effort or costs can be explicitly mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Für kleine Unternehmen ist die Schulung besonders lohnenswert.
The training is particularly worthwhile for small businesses.
Die Reparatur war trotz der hohen Kosten lohnenswert.
The repair was worthwhile despite the high costs.
Compare with
lohnenswert vs sehenswert
worth seeing
An exhibition can be both “sehenswert” (worth seeing) and “lohnenswert” (worthwhile). “Sehenswert” recommends it for what you can see there. “Lohnenswert” assesses more generally whether the visit is worth the effort or cost involved.
lohnenswert
Der Besuch der Ausstellung ist trotz der langen Anfahrt lohnenswert.
Visiting the exhibition is worthwhile despite the long journey.
sehenswert
Die Ausstellung ist wegen ihrer beeindruckenden Bilder sehenswert.
The exhibition is worth seeing for its impressive pictures.
In real life
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