English–German
“be worth it” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈloːnən/
Example
Es lohnt sich, ein Taxi zu nehmen.
It's worth taking a taxi.
How to say “be worth it” in German
“Be worth it” in German is lohnen.
A costly route, purchase, or action earns enough benefit to justify choosing it.
Example sentences with lohnen
Für kurze Strecken lohnt sich das Fahrrad.
For short distances, riding a bicycle is worthwhile.
Tips for using lohnen
- The subject of "sich lohnen" is the thing being evaluated, as in "Die Reise lohnt sich"; the traveler is not the grammatical subject.