lohnen
Translation
to be worthwhile, to be worth it, to pay off
Examples
Die Arbeit lohnt sich.
The work is worthwhile.
Es lohnt sich, früh aufzustehen.
It's worth getting up early.
Das Verbrechen lohnt sich nicht.
Crime doesn't pay.
Grammar Patterns
sich lohnen to be worthwhile The trip was worthwhile.
Es lohnt sich, ((to do sth.)) It's worth doing sth. It's worth visiting the museum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich auszahlen, rentieren
Etymology
Related to the noun 'der Lohn' (wage, reward). It means something is worth the 'reward'.
Memory Tips
Think of getting a 'loan'. If you invest it well, it 'lohnt sich' (pays off). Or connect it to 'Lohn' (wage) - is the effort worth the wage?