VERB
lohnen/ˈloːnən/to be worthwhile; to pay off; to be worth it
lohnen is a German verb that means to be worthwhile, to pay off, or to be worth it. It is pronounced /ˈloːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lohnte" and the past participle is "gelohnt".
Definitions
1.to be worthwhile or worth the effort(general)
a.to be worth the trouble, cost, or effort (most often used reflexively)
Es lohnt sich, früh aufzustehen.—It's worth getting up early.
b.to bring benefits or rewards (non-reflexive, less common)
Die Investition in Bildung lohnt immer.—Investment in education always pays off.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lohnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lohne |
| Present (du) | lohnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lohnt |
| Preterite (ich) | lohnte |
| Participle II | gelohnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lohnte |
| Imperative (singular) | lohne |
| Imperative (plural) | lohnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lohnen" mean in English?
- "lohnen" means to be worthwhile, to pay off, or to be worth it. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lohnen"?
- "lohnen" is pronounced /ˈloːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lohnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lohnen" is "gelohnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lohnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lohnen" becomes "lohnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lohnen"?
- "lohnen" is a verb in German.
