Meaning
"It's worth"는 어떤 것이 가치가 있거나 그럴 만한 이유가 있음을 나타낼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 주로 무언가가 시간, 노력, 비용 등을 들일 가치가 있을 때 사용됩니다.
예문: "It's worth visiting the museum." 이 문장은 박물관을 방문할 가치가 있다는 의미입니다. 즉, 박물관을 방문하는 것이 시간과 노력을 들일 만한 충분한 이유가 있다고 말하는 것입니다.
"It's worth" 뒤에는 주로 동명사(동사에 -ing를 붙인 형태)나 명사가 옵니다. 예를 들어, "It's worth trying"은 시도할 만한 가치가 있다는 뜻이고, "It's worth the price"는 그 가격을 지불할 가치가 있다는 의미입니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 어떤 행동이나 선택이 가치 있는지를 판단할 때 유용하게 쓰입니다. 따라서 "It's worth"를 적절히 사용하면 의사소통에서 자신의 의견을 명확하게 전달할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- It’s worth trying.
- It’s worth buying.
- It’s worth visiting.
- It’s worth reading.
- It’s worth practicing.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s worth trying.
Situation 1
What are you eating?
It’s a vegan protein-rich meal.
Is it any good?
It doesn’t look very appetizing.
별로 맛있어 보이지 않네요.
It’s worth trying.
I like it for the nutrients.
영양소 때문에 좋아합니다.
Situation 2
Do you like tofu?
It’s worth trying.
It’s high in protein and great for adding flavor.
단백질이 풍부하고 맛을 더하는 데 좋습니다.
I tried tofu burgers once and they weren’t that bad.
I must’ve had one too many drinks.
술을 좀 과하게 마셨던 것 같아요.
I think if they didn’t tell you it was tofu, you’d enjoy it more.
02
It’s worth buying.
Situation 1
How do people afford such expensive things?
What kinds of things?
Like clothes, electronics, cars, and vacations.
It’s worth buying if you can afford it.
I feel that people do overspend and overindulge these days.
요즘 사람들은 과소비하고 과하게 즐기는 경향이 있다고 느낍니다.
Situation 2
How do you like your new electric car?
It’s worth buying.
I see the advantages and disadvantages.
장점과 단점을 모두 이해합니다.
Take me for a ride sometime.
No time like the present.
Let’s go!
출발해요!
03
It’s worth visiting.
Situation 1
How was your summer in Italy?
It was beautiful and there was so much delicious food.
I’d love to travel there with my husband one day.
It’s worth visiting.
Situation 2
Did you go to all the museums while you were in Paris?
There are too many to see in one visit.
But we were able to fit in museum visits here and there.
하지만 우리는 여기저기에서 박물관 방문을 할 수 있었습니다.
I’m going there in the fall.
It’s worth visiting.
The Louvre was the best one, hands down.
루브르가 단연 최고였습니다.
04
It’s worth reading.
Situation 1
I always see you with something to read.
I’ve been reading these magazine articles lately.
I usually just look at the photos and product info.
It’s worth reading.
I think these type of articles are underrated.
이런 종류의 기사는 과소평가되는 것 같습니다.
Situation 2
These novels that were recommended on the reading list look really interesting.
Can I take a look?
Sure.
Have you read any?
읽어본 적 있나요?
I’ve read the first 10 that were recommended.
They’re worth reading.
읽어볼 가치가 있습니다.
05
It’s worth practicing.
Situation 1
I signed up for basketball but I don’t know if I’ll be any good.
If you love something enough, it’s worth practicing.
I hope so.
I really want to play well.
정말 잘하고 싶어.
If you put in blood, sweat, and tears then you will eventually reach your goal.
Situation 2
I’m learning the violin but I don’t seem to be improving much.
Well, do you enjoy it?
I do. I want to play all these beautiful pieces.
But I just can’t seem to get my skills up to the level I need.
하지만 내 실력을 필요한 수준까지 끌어올리는 게 좀처럼 안 돼.
Well, keep your expectations high and keep up with the lessons.
It’s worth practicing if you love it.
좋아하신다면 연습할 가치가 있습니다.
Writer's Note
"Worth" usually follows the verb "to be" and is often used with "it". To leave the ground and begin flight. 2. To take off in popularity, success, or momentum. (figurative) It can then be followed by an "-ing" clause. You can see in the examples above, that this formula applies. But here's another way to use it! "Worth" is only used after verbs such as "be, seem, look" (as a predicative adjective). It means 'having a particular value', especially in money.
- It seems like it would be worth your time to get an accountant.
- Do you know how much your watch is worth?
- These costly investments aren't worth the pursuit.
- For what it's worth, I still love you.
- A picture is worth a thousand words.
- Wouldn't it be worth the wait if you purchased a new car after saving for one?
The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or experiencing and usually consists of a verb or a verb phrase and possibly a direct object, subject complement, and/or other modifiers.
So what things are worth your time? Who, in your life, makes you feel self-worth? What hobbies are worth your time? Is learning English worth it?
To get the most mileage out of these posts, try to involve aspects of your life in the situations and make it your own! 💛If you get tired, learn to rest. Not to quit.💛
