gelohnt
Translation
worthwhile, paid off
Examples
Die harte Arbeit hat sich gelohnt.
The hard work paid off.
Es hat sich nicht gelohnt, so lange zu warten.
It wasn't worth waiting that long.
Grammar Patterns
sich lohnen to be worthwhile The effort was worthwhile.
Es lohnt sich, ... zu + Infinitiv It is worthwhile to ... It is worthwhile to read this book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rentiert, ausgezahlt; Antonyms: umsonst, vergeblich
Etymology
Past participle of the reflexive verb 'sich lohnen' (to be worthwhile), related to 'der Lohn' (wage, reward).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Lohn' (wage). If something has 'gelohnt', it's as if it paid you a wage for your effort.