German phrase

Es lohnt sich nicht.

Meaning

It's not worth it

When to use it

The action is not worthwhile. It can sound firm when rejecting a suggestion.

Example dialogue

Sollen wir das Sofa jetzt tragen?

Shall we carry the sofa now?

Es lohnt sich nicht. Es ist zu schwer.

It's not worth it. It's too heavy.

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