Breakdown of Ein Ausflug auf den Berg ist lohnenswert, weil die Aussicht wunderschön ist.
sein
to be
ein
a, an (eine)
wunderschön
gorgeous
der Ausflug
the excursion
auf
on / to (down/up to a level)
der Berg
the mountain
weil
because (subordinating)
die Aussicht
the view, the scenery
lohnenswert
worthwhile
Questions & Answers about Ein Ausflug auf den Berg ist lohnenswert, weil die Aussicht wunderschön ist.
How is the word lohnenswert formed?
It is built from the verb lohnen (to reward / be worth it), the linking letter -s-, and the suffix -wert (worth). When adding -wert to a verb stem to express that an action is 'worth doing', German often inserts a linking -s-, similar to sehenswert (worth seeing).
Could I use the suffix -würdig instead and say lohnenwürdig?
No, lohnenwürdig is not a valid word. While both suffixes mean 'worthy of', -wert is typically added to verbs to mean something is a good use of time (like lohnenswert or lesenswert). The suffix -würdig is more frequently added to nouns (like vertrauenswürdig, worthy of trust) and often implies moral merit or dignity rather than practical value.
Is there a difference between lohnenswert and the participle lohnend?
They are practically interchangeable in this context; both mean 'worthwhile' or 'rewarding'. You could easily say Ein Ausflug auf den Berg ist lohnend. The version with -wert just slightly emphasizes the passive worthiness (it is 'worthy of the reward or effort').
Why is it auf den Berg (accusative) when the sentence uses the static verb ist?
The prepositional phrase auf den Berg describes the noun Ausflug (excursion), not the verb ist. Because an excursion inherently involves movement to a destination, it triggers the accusative case. If you used the dative (Ein Ausflug auf dem Berg), it would mean the entire excursion takes place while you are already standing on the mountain.
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