Es lohnt sich
It's worth it
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɛs loːnt zɪç/
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Cultural Note
This is one of the most versatile phrases in German. The reflexive construction 'sich lohnen' captures the idea of something paying off or being worthwhile — a concept that resonates deeply with the German value of investing effort wisely.
📝 Example Sentences
Es lohnt sich, Deutsch zu lernen.
It's worth it to learn German.
Harte Arbeit lohnt sich am Ende immer.
Hard work is always worth it in the end.