No. 745 in Latvian
vērts
"Vērts" means "worth" or "valuable" in English.
In a sentence
Šī grāmata ir vērta lasīšanai.
This book is worth reading.
In this sentence, "vērts" is used as an adjective in conjunction with a noun to express that something has value or is deserving.
Vai ir vērts doties uz šo izstādi?
Is it worth attending this exhibition?
Here, "vērts" is used in a question to inquire whether an action is worthwhile or rewarding to perform.
Nav vērts gaidīt, ja viņš nenāks.
It is not worth waiting if he will not come.
In this usage, "vērts" forms part of a negative statement to indicate that an action lacks justification or value to be pursued.
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