No. 3,944 in Swedish
lönar
"Lönar" means "pays off" or "is worth it" in English.
In a sentence
Det lönar sig att studera hårt.
It pays to study hard.
In this sentence, 'lönar' is used to express that studying hard has beneficial consequences or rewards.
Det lönar sig inte att diskutera med honom.
It's not worth discussing with him.
Here, 'lönar' is applied to signify the lack of usefulness or benefit in engaging in discussion.
Det lönar sig alltid att vara ärlig.
It always pays to be honest.
This sentence uses 'lönar' to highlight that honesty generally leads to positive outcomes or advantages.
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