Val la pena
Example: Val la pena visitar aquest poble per la seva bellesa.
Definition
"Val la pena" is a Catalan expression meaning that something is worth the effort, time, or trouble. It is used to indicate that an action or experience has enough value or benefit to justify any difficulties involved, as in "Val la pena visitar aquest poble per la seva bellesa."
Translations
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It's worth it -
Vale la pena -
Het is de moeite waard -
Ça vaut la peine -
Es lohnt sich
Etymology
The phrase "Val la pena" originates from Catalan, where "val" is a form of the verb 'valer,' meaning 'to be worth,' and "pena" means 'pain' or 'effort.' Together, they literally translate to 'it is worth the pain,' highlighting the idea that the reward justifies the effort. Did you know this phrase reflects a common human sentiment found in many languages?
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