Meaning of lønne | Babel Free
Definitions
- to pay, reward
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pay off, be worthwhile reflexive
Examples
“2016, Heinz G. Konsalik (translated), Det røde sejl, Lindhardt og Ringhof”
It doesn't pay to cry about them, and not at all to mourn about them!
“... Thi det lønner sig ikke Umagen eller Bekostningen at opføde et lidet Antal Qvæg til at sælge: naar man skal have Fordeel derved, maa man have Mængden; ...”
... for it is not worth the bother or the cost to foster a small number of cattle to sell: if one is to benefit therefrom, one must have quantity; …
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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