Bedeutung
The result justifies the work put in.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'załatwianie' (getting things done through informal channels) often required many 'zachodów' during the PRL era. This phrase carries a legacy of that time. In Polish business culture, being 'wartym zachodu' is a way to signal that a partner or project is high-value and deserves serious attention. Hosts often put in immense effort ('zachód') to prepare a feast, and guests show appreciation by saying the meal was 'warte zachodu'. Polish universities are known for their rigorous bureaucracy. Students often use 'szkoda zachodu' when a particular elective or administrative process is too difficult for the reward.
Use it to encourage
When someone is tired of studying, say 'To jest warte zachodu!' to boost their morale.
Check the gender
Remember: 'To' (neuter) is 'warte', but 'Ten wysiłek' (masculine) is 'wart'.
Bedeutung
The result justifies the work put in.
Use it to encourage
When someone is tired of studying, say 'To jest warte zachodu!' to boost their morale.
Check the gender
Remember: 'To' (neuter) is 'warte', but 'Ten wysiłek' (masculine) is 'wart'.
The 'Szkoda' shortcut
If you want to say something is a waste of time, just say 'Szkoda zachodu'. It's very natural and native-like.
Don't be too literal
Don't try to translate 'effort' as 'wysiłek' every time. 'Zachód' sounds much more idiomatic in this specific phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'wart' (wart/warta/warte).
Ta nowa praca jest ______ zachodu.
'Praca' is a feminine noun, so we use 'warta'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
'To' (neuter) requires 'warte', and 'zachód' must be in the Genitive case 'zachodu'.
Match the situation to the appropriate phrase.
Situation: You spent 5 hours cooking a meal and it tastes amazing.
Since the result was amazing, the effort was justified.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy powinniśmy jechać 3 godziny do tej restauracji? B: Tak, jedzenie tam jest ________.
The context suggests a positive recommendation despite the long drive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Wart vs. Warto
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTa nowa praca jest ______ zachodu.
'Praca' is a feminine noun, so we use 'warta'.
Choose the correct option:
'To' (neuter) requires 'warte', and 'zachód' must be in the Genitive case 'zachodu'.
Situation: You spent 5 hours cooking a meal and it tastes amazing.
Since the result was amazing, the effort was justified.
A: Czy powinniśmy jechać 3 godziny do tej restauracji? B: Tak, jedzenie tam jest ________.
The context suggests a positive recommendation despite the long drive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
No, 'wschód' (East/Sunrise) is never used in this idiom.
'Warto' is an adverb used with verbs (Warto kupić), while 'warte zachodu' is an adjective phrase used with nouns (Ten dom jest wart zachodu).
Yes, 'On jest wart zachodu' means he is a person worth getting to know or fighting for.
Yes, very. It's used to evaluate investments and projects.
Say 'To nie było warte zachodu' or simply 'Nie było warto'.
Because the adjective 'wart' requires the Genitive case.
Etymologically no, but culturally some Poles associate 'zachód' (effort) with 'Western' standards.
Usually no. It implies a significant amount of trouble or commotion.
Slang would be 'opłaca się' or 'sztos', but 'warte zachodu' is never out of place.
Verwandte Redewendungen
gra warta świeczki
synonymworth the candle
szkoda zachodu
contrastnot worth the trouble
warto było
similarit was worth it
nie opłaca się
similarit doesn't pay off
fatygować się
builds onto go to the trouble
