profitable / worthwhile
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profitable
In such a way that it produces a financial profit or return; economically worthwhile or profitable.
Die Investition in Solarenergie hat sich als sehr rentabel erwiesen.
The investment in solar energy has proven to be very profitable.
'Rentabel' means 'profitable' or 'worthwhile'. It is a false friend of the English word 'rentable', which means 'available to rent'.
Dieses Geschäftsmodell ist auf lange Sicht nicht rentabel.
This business model is not profitable in the long run.
The adjective 'rentabel' (profitable/worthwhile) is closely connected with the reflexive verb 'sich rentieren' (to pay off / to be worthwhile). If something 'sich rentiert' (pays off), then it is 'rentabel' (profitable/worthwhile).
Es rentiert sich, frühzeitig in die eigene Altersvorsorge zu investieren.
It pays off to invest early in your own retirement provision.
In an economic context, 'rentabel' (profitable) is often combined with nouns such as 'Investition' (investment), 'Geschäft' (business), 'Projekt' (project), or 'Unternehmen' (company).
Vor dem Start müssen wir prüfen, ob das Projekt überhaupt rentabel ist.
Before we start, we have to check whether the project is profitable at all.
In the figurative meaning, 'rentabel' (worthwhile) is often used for non-financial things such as 'Zeit' (time) or 'Aufwand' (effort). It then describes whether using these resources is worth it.
Es ist nicht rentabel, stundenlang auf eine Antwort zu warten.
It is not worthwhile to wait for hours for an answer.
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'interessant' and 'rentabel' can both mean that something is worthwhile. The difference is in the focus. 'rentabel' is used especially when something brings profit or makes economic sense. It sounds factual and fits well with companies, projects, or investments. 'interessant' is broader and a little more cautious: an offer can be 'interessant' because it has advantages, but it does not necessarily guarantee a profit. If you are clearly talking about money and profit, 'rentabel' is more precise.
Für die kleine Firma war der Online-Verkauf nach einem Jahr rentabel.
For the small company, online sales became profitable after a year.
Das neue Jobangebot ist interessant, weil die Arbeitszeiten besser sind.
The new job offer is attractive because the working hours are better.